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The Benefits of Joining a Campus Lions Clubs
Leadership Ability Business Skills First-hand experience in budgeting, planning activities and motivating others will enhance your professional abilities. The club can provide opportunities to gain experience that relates to your field of study. You will also have the chance to improve your public speaking and presentation skills while you communicate important social issues to others. Networking Campus Lions clubs provide an opportunity to get to know other students, faculty members and business leaders on a more personal level. Since Lions clubs can be found in nearly every community, if you choose to relocate after graduation you will have the opportunity to meet the members of the Lions club wherever you decide to move. Certified Guiding Lion International President Kay K. Fukushima is so convinced of the necessity for orientation that he has instituted precise strategies and new awards for participation. The president's strategy is for each district to organize a two-member Orientation Team, the goal of which is to meet with every club in the district to help prepare and implement a quality program of orientation. A second element in his overall plan to enhance membership and club strength is for each district governor to establish a Certified Guiding Lion Team for newly-organized clubs. Also consisting of two members, this team should be developed to assist each newly-established Lions club by providing guidance and training, thereby helping to ensure its success and viability as a force for voluntary service in the community Club Branch Program A new way to help Lions expand service beyond the boundaries of their current club, the Club Branch Program gives Lions clubs the tools they need to reach into new communities and locations. What is a Club Branch? A club branch is a small group of people who become members of an existing "parent" Lions club, but who hold meetings and conduct service activities at a location that is separate from the parent club. Branch members are full members of the parent Lions club, with all privileges and responsibilities. In many communities, it is difficult to reach the 20-member minimum necessary to charter a new club. Club branches can solve this problem. Because branches may be formed with a smaller number of members, they can flourish where chartered clubs cannot be established: small towns, remote rural areas, ethnic neighbourhoods, business parks and medical complexes. Any Lions club may establish a branch in any area of its district not currently served by Lions. A club may form more than one branch; however, the district governor must be notified that each branch is being formed. Clubs are encouraged to explore the possibility of branches wherever quality members can be found. Lioness Bridge Program Linking a Proud Past to a Promising Future The Opportunity The Lioness Bridge Program makes it possible for Lionesses to honour and acknowledge their proud past while enjoying all the benefits, rights and privileges associated with Lions club membership.
The Benefits Lioness Lions clubs can continue to work alongside their sponsoring Lions club, if they wish, collaborating on projects and serving their communities. However, they will now have a voice in the association by having the ability to send a delegate to the international convention to vote for members of the board of directors and on constitutional amendments. The administrative support of International Headquarters will also be at their disposal, and the contributions they make to their districts will be enhanced. Members will enjoy new leadership opportunities because they can serve as a club officer--or even pursue zone, region, district or international office. This opportunity is not limited to those Lioness groups still in existence. Former members of the Lioness program may take advantage of this opportunity as well. Chartering Requirements For chartering a Lioness Lions club, the same requirements apply as for chartering a traditional Lions club:
If the Lionesses do not have the minimum number of charter members, they can form a branch of the sponsoring club. A minimum of five members is recommended to form a club branch. Club branch members have all the same rights, benefits and privileges as members of their parent club New Century Lions Clubs The New Century Lions Club gives adults through age 35 the ability to create a Lions club that fits their lifestyle and need for flexibility. Providing hands-on projects and more extensive use of technology to ease club administration, New Century Lions Clubs is an exciting new endeavor that offers members:
What kinds of activities might a New Century Lions Club choose to pursue? Anything from building housing for disadvantaged people to environmental projects or working with young people -- projects that will help their communities and ignite their volunteer spirit. Choice and flexibility are important elements of a New Century Lions Club. Quality individuals in your community: young professionals, emerging community leaders, current and former Leos, young parents and children of Lions are looking for ways to give back to their community. You can share the benefits of Lions with the young adults in your community by sponsoring a New Century Lions Club. New Century Lions Club
Facts Club Name and Insignia--New Century Lions Clubs have a special emblem on their club charter, memberpins, member certificates and other materials relating to the new club. Membership--For seven years following the club's charter date, only men and women through age 35 may be invited to join. There is no requirement for members to leave the club when their age exceeds 35. Members have all rights, privileges and responsibilities common to all Lions members. Charter Requirements--The New Century Lions Club must have:
A New Century Lions club branch may be formed if recruiting 20 quality young adults is impractical. Dues--New Century members pay annual international dues of US$24, plus appropriate club, district and multiple district dues, if any. Entrance Fee Waivers--Current and former Leos receive an entrance fee waiver. Other entrance fee waiver programs apply, when in effect. Internet--New Century Clubs are encouraged to use the Internet to submit membership reports every three months. Length of Program--Seven years from the club's charter date the club may recruit adult members of any age. The club may continue to use the name New Century Lions Club. Traditional New Club A Simple Idea That Has
Changed the World Your club can help meet these needs by chartering new Lions clubs in areas where none currently exists or an additional club would further assist the community. What better way to honour our proud past than by sharing our tradition of service with a new community? Share the Benefits of Lions Clubs Membership In addition to securing the continued health and vitality of our association, chartering a new Lions club has benefits for your club as well. Building a new club will instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in your club members. Just imagine the impact a new club will have to those in need . . . and to your club, your district and the international association. It will be a positive growth experience for all. There are no limits to the number of Lions clubs that can be established in an area, or where they can be organized. Wherever a community need exists, a new Lions club can help. While traditional communities may top the list of new locations for Lions clubs, think beyond municipalities to consider business parks, major corporations, medical complexes and shopping centers as well. Member Orientation Effective Orientation:
Essential to a Healthy Club This orientation should be conducted as soon as possible after induction. It doesn't matter if this orientation is provided for one or more new members; the format can be structured appropriately. What is crucial is that every new Lion becomes totally familiar with this opportunity to assume a leadership role in the community, and it is the responsibility of the club's leadership to ensure that this orientation is factual and inspiring. International President Kay K. Fukushima is so convinced of the necessity for this manner of orientation that he has instituted precise strategies and new awards for participation. The president's strategy is for each district to organize a two-member Orientation Team, the goal of which is to meet with every club in the district to help prepare and implement a quality program of orientation. A second element in his overall plan to enhance membership and club strength is for each district governor to establish a Certified Guiding Lion Team for newly-organized clubs. Also consisting of two members, this team should be developed to assist each newly-established Lions club by providing guidance and training, thereby helping to ensure its success and viability as a force for voluntary service in the community. Three Orientation Formats Three specific formats have been outlined for Lions clubs to conduct their new member orientations. These orientations are highly interactive and, in addition to the trainers, can include the sponsors, membership chair and other interested club members. One can be selected which best meets the needs of the club and adapted, if required, to be most effective. The essential difference in these formats is the number of sessions and length of time devoted to each element of the subject matter. Each of these orientation formats includes time for questions and answers and a short review to determine how well the participants have learned the material. Welcome to the President's Retention Campaign! This Lions year marks a renewed emphasis on member retention with the President's Retention Campaign, spearheaded by International President Kay Fukushima. It's a strong campaign built for you, the club president. It faces the three most common threats to good retention, provides field-proven answers, and gives club presidents, for the first time, a high tech connection to every Lions club president around the world. Why Members Drop We've all seen lists of reasons given by members who leave their clubs. Club evidence spotlights these three as the most serious. All of them are influenced greatly by you, the club's president and leader. Lengthy/Boring Meetings: Always one of the chief reasons given for leaving a club. Interesting and productive meetings are very important to the efficient functioning of your club. They are also important to your members. You want these members to feel like they are spending their time on something worthwhile. Planning and running effective meetings that follow a well prepared agenda will help accomplish this.
Club Politics/Cliques: Are politics getting in the way of club business? The evidence says they are in too many cases. Do cliques within the club snub new members, making it difficult for them to feel a part of the group? Breaking down the cliques and politics will make your club environment welcoming and productive. All members will feel more interested and involved.
Lack of Involvement: Once your club inducts new members, be sure to engage them in activities that interest them and allow them to take on leadership roles. Members who see they play an active, important part in the club are far less likely to drop out.
Retention is an ongoing team effort, led by you, the club president. Keeping your club efficient, productive, and meaningful to your members will result in many benefits:
Year Round Growth Programs Don't Miss Another Opportunity How It Works The Year-Round Growth program replaces the October Growth and Legacy of Lions programs. This strategic change encourages all Lions to participate throughout the year to strengthen their club by sponsoring quality individuals to become members. Both Lions and their clubs are recognized for their successes on several levels. Certificate of Sponsorship Certificates bearing the international president's signature will be presented to Lions who sponsor one or more new members during a Lions year (July 1-June 30). The certificates are distributed to sponsors as follows:
President's Membership Excellence Pin Lions who sponsor three or more members during a Lions year will also have the honour of wearing this pin, which changes every year to reflect the international president's theme. Club Banner Patches These patches, also designed according to the international president's theme, are awarded to clubs that strengthen their membership during a Lions year. To receive this award, clubs must recruit a certain number of new members, based on the club's size. These categories and requirements are:
Flag Set In each constitutional area, clubs with the highest number of new members recruited during a Lions year will receive a Lions Clubs International flag set. One club from each constitutional area will receive a flag set in each of the following categories:
All awards are based on the number of new members recruited during the Lions year, July 1-June 30. Certificates and pins are awarded by the district governor; patches and flag sets are distributed by International Headquarters after the end of the Lions year.
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