The 201WA 2026 Lions Convention is being held between 16-18 October 2026. The convention is being organised by a committee under the management of Lions Western Australia.
The convention will commence on Friday 16th October where delegates can register and then check out the booths that will be displaying all that our District and beyond have to offer, prior to attending the Convention. Friday evening will include the Flag Ceremony and the Convention will be opened by Ben Lawver, Mayor of Fremantle. You can then attend the Friday Dinner without having to go home and change.
Saturday will continue with guest speakers, presentations, District AGM, voting and will conclude with a Sundowner.
Sunday will have the Remembrance Ceremony, speeches by the newly elected District Governor and vice District Governors. We also have a very exciting Guest Speaker who will be bringing some “friends”. The day will conclude at 12.00pm with the handover of the flags.
Unfortunately, we will not be providing a lunch but there are plenty of cafes and food outlets on the Cappuccino Strip.
Those who have already paid for Sunday lunch will be refunded their payment at the Registration desk on their arrival.
WA Lions, partners and guests are invited to register for the convention by downloading and completing the Registration Form and returning it with payment to Lions WA using the instructions on the form
Dates and Times
5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday 16th October 2026
8:30am – 8:00m Saturday 17th October 2026
8:30am – 12:00noon Sunday 18th October 2026
Location
The convention will be held at the Fremantle Sailing Club. All social events will also be held there. There is ample onsite parking at the FSC. the club’s gates are locked overnight, and delegates are allowed to leave their vehicles onsite. The Fremantle Sailing Club is located at 151 Marine Tce Fremantle which is approximately 2km east of Fremantle. There is limited public transport (buses) between Fremantle Station and the Fremantle Sailing Club with the closest being the 532 bus that leaves delegates with 300m walk.
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Agenda
The agenda will be published here when it is finalised.
- Friday 16th Agenda
- Saturday 17th Agenda
- Sunday 18th Agenda
Registration and Cost
Please complete one form for each registrant.
Download the Sunflower Convention Individual Delegate Registration Form and return the completed form as per the instructions on the form. Email of completed forms is preferred.
The registration cost varies depending upon the options you select on the Registration Form. Follow the instructions on the registration form to make payment. Direct deposit to the bank account on the Registration Form is preferred.
Convention Forms
Please download, complete and return the following forms (as appropriate) for yourself or your club.
- Sunflower District Convention Individual Delegate Registration Form
- Sunflower District Convention Club Delegates Registration Form
- Sunflower District Convention Remembrance Ceremony Form
Convention Booklet
Delegates are welcome to download their own copy of the Sunflower Convention Booklet. A charge of $5 will be applied to anyone who elects to receive a printed copy. If you have already paid for a hardcopy booklet and subsequently decided that you would rather just download a copy, please email margamm@live.com.au to arrange a refund.
A link to the Convention Booklet will be included here as soon as the booklet is available.
- Sunflower District Convention Booklet – coming soon
Booths
A limited number of booths are available for organisations to reserve for the duration of the convention. Booths will be located in the Fremantle Sailing Club Stateroom. Booths will be setup on Friday 16th October and booths must be dismantled by 12:00noon on Sunday 18th October. Each booth comprises a trestle table and chair. No materials are to be attached to the Stateroom walls. There are a limited number of power points and Booth Holders need to consider their power requirements when booking a booth. Booths will be allocated upon receipt of a completed Booth Application Request and payment for the booth ($50).
Food and Drinks
Due to FSC requirements, no outside food or drink is to be brought into the Convention. Food and drinks will be available during the convention based on the options that you select on the registration form.
The Fremantle Sailing Club bar will be open for the purchase of refreshments during the Convention Dinner (Friday) and the Sundowner (Saturday). Delegates must pay for their drinks. Water is available at no charge during the convention.
Dress Code
- Friday: Dinner – Smart Casual; in keeping with the sunshine theme, alternatively, bright colours.
- Saturday and Sunday: Club uniform or smart casual.
Device Charging
Limited USB and 240V charging will be available on site. People who want to take advantage of this must bring their own charging cables. Please be respectful of others and only use the chargers for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation types are available on Booking.com with prices starting at $330 for 2 nights. Delegates need to make their own accommodation bookings. The following is provided as guidance for people wishing to book accommodation.