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Quest Chairman for Australia
Bryan Coggle



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National Chairman Report
 

Youth of the Year is upon us once again. It is that exciting time of the year when we meet the next crop of wide eyed, enthusiastic young people, all raring to have a go at one of the best programs for young people in Australia.

You should enjoy the occasion and marvel at the knowledge and insight that these young minds already have accumulated in their short lifetime.

However, there is more that can be achieved, because here is a rare opportunity to showcase your club to the local schools, their teachers, the young people, their parents, family and supporters.

At the Launceston Convention we invited the parents of the six finalists to visit the display area of all the other Lions programs. They were amazed at what we do and how much is raised – they had no idea what Lions did until that very moment. That is amazing, a contestant can travel trough the Youth of the Year program and end up knowing very little about what we do as an organisation.

Over the years, many Lions Clubs have gained new members from the ranks of these people because they have been so impressed with the warmth, sincerity and great fellowship of the Lions members. They also learn a little about us and realise what great works we do in the community. So treat them well!

Club Chairmen – please have another read through the Manual. There are lots of good ideas and suggestions there. If you do not yet have your copy, download it from our website: http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/yoty and click onto the Manual link.

Also, if you are having difficulty working out how to run the public speaking section, download the sample running sheet from the web. It will give you an insight into how to run a final.

Remember that your District Chairman is always available to assist with any issues you have, please call that person when you are having difficulties or questions arise.

This year we have re-introduced the Entry Form onto the website. Students will be able to complete the form on their computer, then print it and submit it to their Lions Club. We have also added a number of other documents to the web site to assist you in running a successful program. These do not replace the current practice of printing stationery – however, it is a very convenient method of providing the stationery to a club that is interested in running Youth of the Year, and the savings in printing costs are substantial.

 

Youth are our future Lions

Bryan Coggle – Australia Chairman

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