TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lions Club District 201V5 - Australia



4360351-23541900LIONSCLUBS INTERNATIONALDISTRICT 201V5MEMBERSHIP CHAIR MANUAL2018-2019“Navigating towards the Future”LAURIE COOPERDistrict Governor “We Serve”GUDRUN YNGVADOTTIRInternational President1227455234011Global Membership Chair – Denis Carruthers2 Gatesby CloseMulgrave VIC 3170Email gmt@ Mobile: 0420 523 882020000Global Membership Chair – Denis Carruthers2 Gatesby CloseMulgrave VIC 3170Email gmt@ Mobile: 0420 523 882TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u District 201V5 Executive Officers PAGEREF _Toc514061112 \h 3Key Event Planner for District V5 Clubs PAGEREF _Toc514061113 \h 4Cabinet Officers 2018 - 2019 PAGEREF _Toc514061114 \h 8Duties of a Club Membership Chair PAGEREF _Toc514061116 \h 10Administration Manual PAGEREF _Toc514061117 \h 10Availability of Assistance PAGEREF _Toc514061118 \h 10Lions Club Membership Chair’s Guide PAGEREF _Toc514061119 \h 10Club Membership Chair’s Responsibilities PAGEREF _Toc514061120 \h 11Membership Recruitment PAGEREF _Toc514061121 \h 11Membership Development PAGEREF _Toc514061122 \h 11How to Begin PAGEREF _Toc514061123 \h 12Form a Three Person Membership Committee PAGEREF _Toc514061124 \h 12Recruiting Tips PAGEREF _Toc514061125 \h 13Target Marketing PAGEREF _Toc514061126 \h 14Club Sponsor Nights PAGEREF _Toc514061127 \h 15Screening Prospects PAGEREF _Toc514061128 \h 16Selling Your Club PAGEREF _Toc514061129 \h 17Sponsor Responsibilities PAGEREF _Toc514061130 \h 19New Member Inductions PAGEREF _Toc514061131 \h 19Appendix 1: Multiple District 201 Map PAGEREF _Toc514061132 \h 20Appendix 2: District 201V5 Organisational Structure PAGEREF _Toc514061133 \h 21Appendix 3: Membership Types & Categories PAGEREF _Toc514061135 \h 22Appendix 4: The New Breed of Volunteer PAGEREF _Toc514061136 \h 25Appendix 5: Risk Analysis PAGEREF _Toc514061137 \h 28Appendix 6: New Member Induction Ceremony PAGEREF _Toc514061138 \h 30Appendix 7: Why Join Lions? PAGEREF _Toc514061139 \h 32Appendix 8: Awards / Recognition PAGEREF _Toc514061140 \h 34Appendix 9: Lions Abbreviations PAGEREF _Toc514061141 \h 36District 201V5 Executive OfficersAll District Mail to PO Box 4528, Knox City Centre, 3152 or E: cabsec201v5@District GovernorLaurie Cooper(Claudia)Wantirna8/170 Albert AvenueBoronia 31550418 949 551Dg201v5@1st Vice District GovernorKumar Swaminathan (Sashi)Lysterfield5/6 Willowbank CtGlen Waverley 31500418 949 551Vdg201v5@2nd Vice District GovernorLinda Johns (Rod) Seymour-Goulburn8 Saleyard Rd Avenel VIC 36640409 437 3352vdg201v5@Immediate Past District GovernorPat Mills Box Hill2/38 Karingal StCroydon North Vic VIC 31360408 753 266ipdg201v5@Cabinet SecretarySam Spano (Val)Wantirna2 Nottingham SquareWantirna VIC 31520427 849 885cabsec201V5@Cabinet Treasurer / Finance Committee RepresentativeJoanne McNamara(Greg)Nillumbik5 Mayling CourtWatsonia 30870408 332 224cabtreasurer@Constitution & By-Laws Chair / Association SecretaryIvan Kayne OAM(Annette)Donvale3 Leon CourtDonvale 31110411 717 810idkayne1@District Governors Honorary ChairPat Mills Box Hill2/38 Karingal StCroydon North Vic VIC 31360408 753 266ipdg201v5@Global Membership ChairDenis Carruthers Wheelers Hill2 Gatesby CloseMulgrave VIC 31700420 523 882gmt@Global Leadership ChairGreg McNamara(Joanne)Nillumbik5 Mayling CourtWatsonia 30870448 894 637glt@Global Service Team ChairPat Mills Box Hill2/38 Karingal StCroydon North Vic VIC 31360408 753 266ipdg201v5@Key Event Planner for District V5 ClubsThe Lions Year – May 2018 to June 2019THE FOLLOWING TABLE LISTS GENERALISED ACTIVITIES APPLICABLE TO ALL LIONS CLUBS IN 201V5.20TH MayShadow Cabinet Meeting27th MayClub Development Day – Metro at Mullauna College, 456 Springfield Rd, Mitcham.3rd JuneClub Development Day – Rural at Tatura PS.June / JulyEach club to arrange its own Changeover Dinner and notify District Governor.29th June – 3rd JulyLions Clubs International Convention to be held in Las Vegas, USA. Each Lions club in good standing is entitled to have one delegate.15th July’18District 201 V5 Changeover Lunch will be held at The Growling Frog Restaurant, Donnybrook Golf Club, 1910 Donnybrook Rd, Yan Yean VIC 3755. All clubs are invited to be represented. The District Governor’s Cabinet first meeting is on 23rd July. 16th JulyExecutive Meeting22nd July1st Cabinet MeetingJuly 2018 to June 2019?(During the Lions Year)Each month, each Lions club is to lodge a completed Monthly Membership Report (WMMR) via the internet on the Lions Clubs International website at by the 23rd day of each month.Each month, each Lions club is to lodge a completed Monthly Activities Report via the internet to Lions Clubs International at this should be done in conjunction with the lodgement of the WMMR on a monthly basis.The District Governor has determined that V5 will continue with the team approach adopted this year for official visits to each Lions club on an agreed date. This means the club may be visited by the District Governor, the 1st Vice District Governor, or the 2nd Vice District Governor. This team approach will free the team up to help and support many more clubs within V5 Lions clubs may combine together for their official visit.The Zone Chair will make at least 3 official visits to each Lions club in his/her Zone. They are to be a guest of the club on these occasions. One of these visits will be combined with the District Governor Team rmation will be periodically emailed (or posted if necessary) to clubs by Cabinet Secretary. Club Secretaries are to action items as appropriate.Copies of the District Newsletter will be electronically delivered to clubs each month except January.Clubs should organise and conduct their AGM by the last business meeting in September. Each Lions Club is to lodge their Annual CAV (Consumer Affairs Victoria) Return to the Victorian Consumer Affairs Bureau by 30th November. This is a legal requirement for all incorporated bodies such as Lions Clubs and severe penalties may be levied by CAV for non-compliance.July’18Clubs will receive invoices for the first semi-annual dues (District, Multiple District & International) and for club and members’ insurances. Clubs to send the required payment to the Cabinet Treasurer.July’18/ August / SeptemberThe Zone Chair will arrange the first Zone Meeting (District Governor’s Advisory Committee). Club Presidents & Secretaries to attend and club Membership Chairs are encouraged to attend.?29th July ‘18Closing date for Project Notices of Motion (District)26th AugustVictorian Lions Foundation (VLF) Meeting28th August 2018Closing date for Nominations for Elected Positions (District) 28th August 2018Closing date for Proposed Special Resolutions and Ordinary Notices of Motion (District) 3rd – 5th SeptemberMD Council Meeting # 17th – 9th Sept ‘18 ANZI Forum in Wellington, New Zealand 17th SeptemberExecutive Meeting23rd September2nd Cabinet Meeting29th SeptemberAFL Grand Final DaySeptember, October, NovemberThe Zone Chair will arrange the second Zone Meeting. Club Presidents & Secretaries to attend and Club Membership Chairmen are encouraged to attend.2nd October 2018Carnegie Combined Night26 – 28th October’18(Fri – Sun)District 201 V5 Convention will be hosted by the Wheelers Hill Lions Club at Deakin University, Burwood Campus. Each Lions Club in good standing is entitled to have delegates (one per 10 members or major part thereof) and alternates. 3rd November Licola Open Day6th November Melbourne Cup day25th NovemberVictorian Lions Foundation (VLF) Meeting30th Nov’18 Lodgement of CAV Returns to Consumer Affairs Victoria should be completed by today.1st January 2019New Year’s Day HolidayJanuary 2019Clubs will receive invoices for the second semi-annual dues (District, Multiple District & International). Clubs are to send the required payment to the Cabinet Treasurer.18th – 20th January ‘19MD Council Meeting26th JanuaryAustralia DayJanuary’19Club President to appoint a Nominations Committee consisting of (three) responsible members to ensure there are nominations for all positions on the Board for the 2019/2020 Lions year.11th February ‘19Executive Meeting17th February ‘193rd Cabinet MeetingFebruary’19Each club to conduct a Nominations Meeting, including a report from the Nominations Committee to the Cabinet Secretary by April 15th.February’19 March / AprilThe Zone Chair will arrange the third Zone Meeting. Club Presidents & Secretaries to attend and Club Membership Chairmen are encouraged to attend.24th February ‘19Victorian Lions Foundation (VLF) AGM and CouncilMarch’19 ?Each club to conduct an Election Meeting. Clubs to advise contact details of the Club Executive (President, Secretary, & Treasurer) and the Membership Chair on the PU101 form. Lodge the completed form via the internet at the Lions Clubs International website at – May ’19March to May membership drive1st – 3rd May 2019MD Council Meeting4th – 6th May’19Multiple District 201 Convention, Geelong. Lions clubs are entitled to have delegates (one per 10 members or major part thereof) and alternates.13th May ‘19Executive meeting.19th May ‘19Shadow Cabinet meeting.May/June 2019District Club Development Days to be conducted in country and metropolitan locations on dates to be advised. These development days are for all interested Lions wanting to develop their understanding of Lions and skills - not only office holders26th May 2019Victorian Lions Foundation (VLF) Council Meeting29th June – 3rd July’19Lions Clubs International Convention to be held in Milan, Italy. Each Lions club in good standing is entitled to have one delegate.June/July’19 Each club to arrange its own Changeover Dinner and notify District Governor.Cabinet Officers 2018 - 2019PORTFOLIONAMEEMAILCONTACT NODistrict GovernorLaurie Cooperlaurie.ios@0418 949 5511st Vice District GovernorKumar Swaminathankswamina@.au0415 428 1782nd Vice District GovernorLinda Johnslindellen54@0409 437 335Cabinet SecretarySam Spanosam.SPANO@.au0427 849 885Assistant Cabinet SecretarySal Giambruno sg1@giambruno.eu 0404 517 516Cabinet TreasurerJoanne McNamarajoanne_mcnamara@0408 332 224RBL ChairIvan Kayneidkayne1@0411 717 810GLT ChairGreg McNamaragregjmcnamara@0448 894 637GMT ChairDenis Carruthersdenis.carruthers1@0420 523 882GST & Health Services ChairPat Millspam_tom1@ 0408 753 266Zone 1Keith Bryantkeith.bryant01@03 5826 5499Zone 2tbaZone 3PDG John Bealejay_en_bee@0427 595 318Zone 4Richard Keelingcocosjr@0488 776 561Zone 5Graham Mackaygrahamjon.mackay@ 0411 041 994Zone 6Daniel Gervignydgervigny@ 03 9769 1101Zone 7Keith Yateskeith.yates@.au 0412 556 780Zone 8tbaZone 9Bev McLennanbevmac07@.au0459 400 038Convention Chair 2018Graham Bryantgrbryant@0419 813 673Convention Chair 2019tbaCakes & Mints ChairTerry Collisonterry.collison2@0439 468 786HistorianClaudia Cooperlaurie.ios@0457 577 202IT/Website/Social MediaAdam Moodieamoodie74@0455 894 940Newsletter EditorLeni Moodielenimoodie@0434 017 572Community RelationsChester AllenChester_2@ 0448 432 182Sergeant at ArmsDaryl Schraderdschrade@.au0413 052 504Strategy CommitteeChester AllenChester_2@0448 432 182VLF RepresentativeIvan Kayneidkayne1@0411 717 810Welfare OfficerCarol Smithcpysmith@0457 991 970ALVIF/LEHPDr Shah Ozeercambridge.dent@0405 945 515YOTYMonica McQuattersmonicamcq@.au0407 849 153ALCCF/ Coins for KidsUwe de Templeuwe1944@0418 589 126Children of CourageBev McLennanbevmac07@.au0459 400 038Children’s MobilityBev McLennan & Helen Maunsellbevmac07@.au helen@0459 400 0380411 574 746Reading Action ProgramMelinda Shelley123read2me@0431 608 144LeosPeter Thompsonpt@home2@0401711737LicolaStuart Rileystuboyriley@0417 059 689Peace PosterGeorgina Kambourisgeorgina.kambouris@0419 578 089Youth ExchangeGeoff Fergusongeoff.ferguson@.au0418 227 677Environment ProjectsDon Lucasdonlucas1@.au0407 569 004Hunger ProjectsDaniel Gervignydgervigny@03 9769 1101Cord Blood & Spinal Cord ChairJulia Young hamishjy@0414 608 824Hearing DogsGlenys Needhamglenys49@.au0408 105 343Diabetes AwarenessPDG Pat Millspam_tom1@0408 753 266District TwinningMonica McQuattersmonicamcq@.au0407 849 153DDRAT ChairRay Spencerrayspencer@.au 0418 569 735DDRT ChairLiz Johnsonlizjohn3660@0408 227 598ALF/LCIF ChairLindsay Championlindsay@.au0418 434 263Crimewatch ChairDiana Yates diyates@.au 0400 101 547Duties of a Club Membership ChairThe Membership Chair is there to assist clubs with membership growth. Growth is achieved through new member recruitment and membership satisfaction, which result in members staying and serving longer with their club. The Club Membership Chair of the Lions Club and their official duties are under the supervision of the Club President and the Board of Directors.Administration ManualIt is recommended that each Club Membership Chair be familiar with each of the following publications;Multiple District 201-Club Administration ManualThe International Association of Lions Clubs- Constitution & By-Laws.The Lions Club Constitution & By-Laws-Standard Form.Multiple District 201-Constitution & By-Laws.District 201V5-Statement of Rules & Purposes.Statement of Rules & Purposes prepared for Incorporated Clubs.Items (a) to (e) are available from the Multiple District Office at Newcastle, whilst the District 201-V5 Statement of Rules & Purposes are issued to each Club annually following the District Convention. A copy of item (f) can be obtained through the Cabinet Secretary.Each Club Membership Chair should be aware of the contents of these documents particularly where their Club position requires such knowledge and understanding.If clarification of any point is required please direct your specific enquiries to our District Constitution & By-Laws Chair or to your District Cabinet Secretary as may be appropriate.Availability of AssistanceOn behalf of District Governor and Global Membership Chair please accept our congratulations on your appointment as Membership Chair of your Club for the year - it is a most important position.If you require assistance on any matter relating to your duties as a Membership Chairman please contact the District’s Global Membership Chair who will be pleased to offer whatever advice or guidance is required.Lions Club Membership Chair’s GuideCongratulations on your appointment as club membership chairperson! This position is critical to the health and vitality of the Lions clubs in your area. Club Membership Chairperson is a considerable job, but it comes with numerous rewards. Your success in training and motivating your membership team will help Lions Clubs International maintain its position as the world’s largest service club organization. Best of luck to you as you lead your team to outstanding membership accomplishments!As a club membership chairperson, you’ll be called upon to be knowledgeable regarding Lions Clubs International and District 201V5 membership programs and policies; a capable leader and motivator in your club. The contents of this guide will help you with these important tasks. This manual is the primary resource for your chairperson position. It contains an outline of your responsibilities, suggestions on making the most of your tenure as club membership chairperson and a list of valuable resources that will assist you in effectively performing your job.Before you begin your term, please take the time to read this guide thoroughly. If you have any questions regarding this publication or your position, please contact your District 201V5 Global Membership Chair, Denis Carruthers.Club Membership Chair’s ResponsibilitiesA club membership chairperson’s responsibilities fall into two main areas: recruitment and development. Your ability to properly meet these responsibilities will greatly enhance your club’s membership recruitment and development activities. Your responsibilities towards encouraging the recruitment of new members and developing your club are as follows:Membership RecruitmentMembership recruitment begins with:Setting realistic, measurable goals (approved by the club’s board of directors)Develop an action plan for meeting goals (approved by the club’s board of directors)Meeting regularly with members of the membership committeeMeeting regularly with the members of the Three-Person Membership Committee (if applicable to your club)Motivating committee members and other club members to pursue new membersCommunicating the importance of recruitment effortsCommunicating results of recruitment effortsYou will also need to Thoroughly understand different membership recruitment programs and promote their useThoroughly understand the requirements of club, district, multiple district and international membership awards programs and use them to motivate membersAttend district membership seminarMaintaining contact with district membership chairperson to report status, share ideas, ask questions or seek adviceMembership DevelopmentThe following are key requirements for this activity:Ensure new members are promptly inducted during a meaningful ceremonyPlanning and conducting, or assisting with, new member orientationFollowing up with sponsors to be sure new members are immediately involved in club activitiesPlanning, conducting or assisting with orientation refresher courses for all Lions club membersEncouraging new members and experienced members to consider a Mentoring Lion relationship through the Lions mentoring programAs club membership chairperson, you will use a number of skills. During your term, you should expect to do the following:OrganizeMotivateSet goalsCommunicatePlanLeadBuild teams and promote teamworkThink creativelyHow to BeginGet Organized!Before you begin your responsibilities for the year, take some time to thoroughly understand your position and get organized. The time you invest in the beginning of the year will be well worth it as the months progress. Some suggestions include:Review this manual and note any questions regarding your responsibilities that you might have.Order any resource materials listed in this guide that you don’t already have. Review these materials.Meet with the former membership chairperson (if your club has a Three-PersonMembership Committee, this person will now be in charge of retention and leadership efforts) to get a feel for what worked during the past year, what didn’t and why. This information will be valuable as you plan your year.Form a Three Person Membership CommitteeOne of the most valuable steps you can take in addressing membership in your club is to form a committee of three people.Three-Person Membership Committee structure helps clubs make membership growth activities a priority by putting a strong, unified team to lead the club’s efforts in those areas. The Committee is composed of three elected members serving three-year terms on a rotating basis. Ideally, and to facilitate an effective body, the newest member, with three years remaining, is responsible for membership; the Junior member, with two years remaining, focuses on leadership and retention (this member is also the vice chairperson of the committee); and the Senior member, with one year remaining, concentrates on extension. The Senior member also serves as the committee’s chairperson and is on the club’s board of directors.Club officers should take the time to form a Three-Person Membership Committee. By creating a Three-Person Membership Committee, officers can assist their club by providing consistency in membership areas and gain valuable experience by serving on a committee. Officers in the Three Person Membership Committee should count the following among their goals:Ensuring appropriate emphasis on four vital aspects of club operationReinforcing the importance of membership responsibilitiesEncouraging ongoing communication about membership issues with the club’s board of directors giving continuity to the committee’s effortsProviding a direct link to the district and multiple district MERL teamsIf your club does not currently have a Three-Person Membership Committee in place, encourage club leadership to consider it. Having a committee will add a cohesiveness and depth to your membership, retention, leadership and extension efforts that will be far greater than if those committee chairpersons are working alone.Develop GoalsSetting goals and committing them to paper is a very useful exercise. Goals help keep you focused and give you a device for measuring your success. Use the reproducible form at the back of this manual to help set membership goals.Meet with the club’s board of directors to learn about any expectations they may have for the upcoming year.Meet with the Three-Person Membership Committee to discuss expectations in all membership areas.Review past membership records.Determine your club’s strengths and weaknesses in terms of membership recruiting and development.Define measurable goals for your club. Goals should be attainable, while still presenting a challenge to motivate members.Create an Action PlanOnce you have defined goals, develop an action plan to help make those goals a reality. Use the reproducible form at the back of this manual.Review the recruitment suggestions included in this guide.Review what has worked for your club in the past.Meet with the membership committee to brainstorm ideas.Develop a plan based on the ideas that will work best for your club.Share the plan with your club’s board of directors and Three-Person MembershipCommittee. Revise as needed.Recruiting TipsRecruiting New MembersBringing additional members into the club is a responsibility of every member. As club membership chairperson, you will organize membership growth efforts and ensure that goals are being met.Just ask! Don’t assume someone doesn’t want to become a member. By notasking, you are getting a “no” answer before you even ask the question!Recruiting TechniquesThere are many different ways to identify potential new members. There are traditional methods, such as preparing a prospect list, and some innovative techniques, such as target marketing. It is vitally important that you impart to every club member that they should constantly be on the lookout for quality new members. Some members will not be comfortable asking others to become Members, no matter how much they believe in the benefits of becoming a Lion. Each member can still keep their eyes open for potential new Lions and add these to the Club’s Prospecting Lists.-838202209An excellent way to stimulate ideas for new members is to create a prospecting list. Prospecting lists allow club members who are not comfortable asking others to become members to still be involved in the process. By using a prospecting list, all club members can participate in generating leads, but individuals who truly enjoy recruiting new members can do the actual recruiting.00An excellent way to stimulate ideas for new members is to create a prospecting list. Prospecting lists allow club members who are not comfortable asking others to become members to still be involved in the process. By using a prospecting list, all club members can participate in generating leads, but individuals who truly enjoy recruiting new members can do the actual recruiting.At a regular club meeting, pass out prospecting lists to each member. (There is a reproducible sheet for this exercise in the back of this guide.) For each category on the list, have an experienced Lion ask the group “Who is the one?” Example: “Who is the one relative in your family that you feel would like to make a contribution to improve the community?” Give club members a brief time to think about their choices. Ask them to fill out the prospecting list as thoroughly as possible.When all categories on the list are completed, collect the prospecting lists, review them and assign prospects to a Lion willing to recruit. It is a good idea to limit each recruiter to approximately five prospects each.After recruiters have contacted their prospects, results should be tabulated into categories, people interested in joining now, people interested in joining later and those who are not interested in membership. Names of those people interested in joining later or not at all should be filed for future reference. (Remember to follow up with those interested in joining at another time!)When you get a “maybe” or “not now” answer from a prospect, be sure to follow up with them in the future! Ask: “When should I follow up with you?” Invite “maybe” prospects to a club meeting, service activity or fundraiser so they can see your club in action!Target MarketingTarget Marketing involves seeking out a special interest group to become members of your club or form their own club. An identified group will be able to expand their horizons into new service opportunities, while still maintaining the bonds that initially held them together.How do I begin to practice target marketing?Begin by examining your club: do you have an existing group of members who are bonded together by a common interest outside of Lions clubs? (See the list of potential common interest groups below.) Is the group large enough to become a separate Lions club? If so, approach them and determine their interest in forming that club. They may jump at the chance, or they may be content to stay in their present club. If they want to stay at their present club, offer them the opportunity to pursue a special service or fundraising activity. Also tap into similar interest organisations as a source of potential members. Next, look outside your club. Consider special interest groups in your community for membership. Think about your club’s reputation in the community (and Lions’ reputation worldwide), your well established service activities and your network of members and acquaintances. Tell prospective members about the benefits of becoming a Lion. The following is a list of similar interest groups that might be useful. Common Interest ClubsMerchant’s AssociationComputer GroupsRetireesEthnic or Cultural GroupSports Clubs (Cycling, hiking, skiing, Dancing, Golf, etc.,)Parenting Groups (single parents, adoptive parents, parents of youth sporting group, parent-teacher organisation, etc.)Grandparents ClubTravel Groups (Tours, RV’s, etc)Photography/Videography ClubBusiness Cooperative ClubMedia Cooperative ClubAgricultural ClubBook ClubChess ClubCar ClubProfessional Groups (health care, education, business, etc.,)Card ClubCraft Groups (scrapbooking, quilting, stitchery, painting, pottery, etc.,)Conduct Information Meeting(s) with a group, just as you would with individual prospective members and emphasise the benefits of belonging to the world’s largest service club organization and how their group could work within Lions clubs. Discuss membership options with the group – would they like to join an existing Lions Club or would they prefer to form their own club? If they wish to form their own club, refer the request directly to the District’s GMT Chair. Club Sponsor NightsAdd a social twist to your recruiting efforts by inviting community leaders and other prospective members to a special Club Sponsor Night recruitment dinner. During the event, introduce invitees to the outstanding services your club provides to the community, as well as highlight the benefits of club membership.You will need about 3 months to properly plan this event. Solicit your club members’ support and ask them to provide you with a list of people they feel would be interested in Lions club membership. Then, add community leaders to the list. (As you develop a list, keep in mind that approximately 50 percent of those invited will attend.) Send invitation letters using the sample included in this publication as a guide. Be sure to use your club letterhead and proofread the document for spelling and grammar. List a contact name for the reply, as well as a deadline date for responding. Have each member follow-up with the person or persons they recommended. Keep in mind that at this point, you are only trying to get people to attend the dinner, not convince them to join your club.Look for a site that is large enough to accommodate your guests and that has some privacy, such as a banquet room at a restaurant, Lions meeting room, etc.Decorate the tables and choose a menu that will be tastefully appropriate for this event. At each place setting, have a program for the evening’s event, your club brochure and perhaps a response card (see example in the back of this guide). Decide if you want soft music played during the social hour and dinner.Begin the evening with a social hour. This provides an excellent opportunity for informal fellowship and networking. The actual program can begin with a welcome, an introduction of guests and then the meal, handled much as you would during a regular club meeting. During dessert, one of your club’s leaders can speak about the contributions your club has made to the community and the positive impact they have had. This speaker can also address the satisfaction members feel while helping those in need. For the keynote address, choose a prominent Lion from your club, district or multiple district that is very enthusiastic and can really “sell” the concept of Lions club membership. Have him or her speak about the “big picture” of Lions and the international association. These speeches should take approximately 10 minutes each. After the presentations, allow time for questions and answers. When it is time to close the event, tell attendees your club is looking for a few good members and would very much like for them to consider joining your club. Encourage them to fill out the response card if they are interested.You might consider holding a door prize raffle at the conclusion of the evening. Be sure to promptly follow-up with those people who indicated an interest in membership. Clubs that have held recruitment dinners have found that approximately a 1/3 to a 1/2 of those invited have become club members.Note: If your club’s budget does not permit holding a dinner, consider holding a social hour with hors d’oeuvres and the speaker portion of the event. If there are other clubs in your town, you could combine efforts and host a dinner together.Screening ProspectsWhen recruiting new individuals, even when they are in a group, you should follow standard recruitment procedures. Since membership into a Lions club is by invitation only, properly screen members using acceptable, legal standards, keeping the guidelines of the Lions Clubs International Standard Form Constitution and By-Laws (LA-2) in mind. Also, keep in mind that you must follow local (Australian) statutes and procedures to ensure that every prospect is treated fairly and pliance with these statutes is mandatory.According to the Lions Club Standard Form Constitution and By-laws (LA-2), “Any person of legal majority and good moral character and good reputation in his/her community, may be granted membership in this Lions club.”The reputation of your Lions club is mirrored by the reputation of its members. Approach prospects that have a genuine interest in service and that meet the criteria set forth in the Lions Club Standard Form Constitution and By-laws (LA-2). Preparing Your Members as RecruitersEquip members as recruiters with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively assist in recruiting new members to your club. The better prepared they are, the easier the task will be.Obtain ResourcesOrder the publications listed below in quantities to have on hand for recruiting efforts Lions Make a Difference (ME-40): An excellent general publication about Lions Clubs International useable for recruiting purposes.I am a Lion (ME-37): A special recruitment brochure targeting the specific needs and questions of womenFamily Membership Brochure (MPFM-8) Explains how families can be involved in a Lions Club and make a difference to the community togetherJust Ask! New Member Recruiting Guide (ME-300). This guide outlines the five steps necessary for membership development and is designed for clubs looking to recruit new members and do more service activity.New Member Orientation Guide (ME-13). Effective Orientation provides a sound foundation for new members by helping new members understand your club and Lions in general.All of these membership publications (and more) are available on the LCI website and can be easily download. Supplement these publications with your club’s brochure or fact sheet. (If your club doesn’t have its own brochure or fact sheet, suggest to club leadership that one be created. It is an essential communication tool.) Recruiters may wish to prepare simple presentation packets for prospects by assembling the materials in a large envelope or pocket folder.A useful website to access for further membership information is; Your ClubEvery productive Lions club has six basic characteristics. The more firmly thesequalities are embedded into the club’s operating structure, the more success andgrowth the club enjoys. These six qualities, as they exist in your club, can becomeyour most effective selling tools.A major service activity that involves every member of the club and has a significant, positive impact on its intended population.A major fundraising project in which the community can participate and in which it can contribute.A strong public relations program that provides a continuous, consistent line of communication among all the members of your club and between the club and the community.Well-organized, interesting, informative and productive club meetings.A feeling of teamwork, cooperation and cohesiveness between club members.A strong membership growth, development and retention program that provides immediate orientation and involvement of club members, and continues to nurture their development throughout their years of service.Create the “Sell Sheet”While a primary motivation to join a Lions club is the desire to help those in need, membership in a Lions club offers benefits beyond humanitarian service, and these are important “selling points” when approaching prospects. A list of reasons to join a Lions Club you can provide to prospective members is contained in APPENDIX 4 of this Manual.In addition to this list, you should consider developing a “sell sheet” for your club members that lists all the reasons why a person would want to join your club. Use the sample below and supplement it with your own ideas as well as some points that are specifically geared to your club. This “sell sheet” will be a very useful tool for members when approaching prospects.Sample “Sell Sheet”Being a Lion has given me the opportunity to do the following (think: which of these opportunities will appeal most to prospective members? Add others that may come to mind):Share in the growth and improvement of his/her communityActively help those in need in his/her community and worldwideBe a part of the world’s largest service club organization that has an unparalleled history and reputation for serviceBe involved with an organization that is in the forefront of helping the blind and visually impairedImpact the lives of young people in the community through Lions youth activitiesDevelop leadership skillsMeet peers in the communityHave the opportunity to travel and meet Lions from all over the world during the annual international conventionExpand personal and professional network in local areaBuild prestige as an active community volunteerWhen creating selling points for your club, focus on active club projects and leadership opportunities, such as:Work with young people in the community through our Leo Club ProgramParticipate in the annual Lions Health, Youth, Hunger and Environment Day projectHave the opportunity to travel to developing countries on used eyeglasses dispensing missionsDevelop leadership skills by working with an experienced member through the Lions Mentorship ProgramEach selling point should contain information on what your Lions club does and how many people you were able to serve with a specific project. For example, your selling points could read: “all of our club members attended the Lions Health Day, where we were able to screen 150 community members for glaucoma/diabetes/ blood pressure.” Additional selling points could read: “Twelve club members traveled to Asia during our last eyeglasses dispensing mission, during which we helped provide glasses to 600 individuals” or “Six members are currently involved in the Lions Mentoring Program at different levels.”Sponsor ResponsibilitiesSponsoring a new member is one of the finest commitments a Lion can make to his/her club. By sharing their devotion to service through Lions clubs, they are ensuring that their club has a healthy future.Being a sponsor carries with it some additional responsibilities beyond simply recruiting a new member. Good sponsors transition a new member into the club and help ensure their membership is off to a great start.A sponsor can assist a new member in becoming a Lion by doing the following:Introducing the new Lion to all club membersProperly inducting the new Lion during a meaningful ceremonyIssuing a New Member Kit and Lions emblem button at the InductionImmediately involving the new member in club activitiesMaking sure the member receives a thorough orientationAccompanying them to the first few club meetingsAnswering any questions regarding club operations or other aspects of the associationEncouraging the new Lion to share ideas, questions or concerns and develop themselves as a LionNew Member InductionsThe induction of new members is a special time, one that should be marked with a meaningful ceremony to commemorate the occasion. A proper new member induction ceremony is a very relevant and symbolic beginning to a member’s Lion service. It is inspirational and motivational. It confirms the new member’s selection of Lions clubs as their service club of choice, and it connects them with the reasons why they are volunteering. Induction ceremonies are also meaningful events for long-time members and can help reconnect them to the feelings they have about serving those in need.Appendix 1: Multiple District 201 MapAppendix 2: District 201V5 Organisational StructureAppendix 3: Membership Types & CategoriesIn addition to regular membership, LCI offers special membership programs for families, college students, former Leos and young adults.Regular memberThis is our “standard” membership. Regular membership is for community members interested in volunteering, serving the community and making our world a better place. Regular members pay an entrance fee (US$25) or charter fee (US$30) and full international dues. Additional district, multiple-district and club dues apply.Family memberThe Family Membership Program provides families with the opportunity to receive a special dues discount when they join a Lions club together. The first family member (head of household) pays full international dues and up to four additional family members pay only half the international dues. All family members pay the one-time entrance fee (US$25) or charter fee (US$30).The Family Membership Program is open to family members who are (1) eligible for Lions membership, (2) currently in or joining the same club, and (3) living in the same household and related by birth, marriage or other legal relationship. To receive the family membership dues rate, complete the Family Unit Certification Form and submit it with the MMR, orcomplete the certification on MyLCI. When chartering a club, complete the certification on the Report of Charter Members.Student memberStudent membership allows students to make new friends and help others in their community at the same time. Students enrolled in an educational institution who are between the age of legal majority and through to the age of 30 pay no entrance or charter fee and half international dues. Students over age 30 who are joining a Campus Lions club pay a US$10 entrance fee and full international dues. To receive the student-member dues rate, complete the Student Member Certification Form and submit with the MMR, or complete the certification on MyLCI. When chartering a club, complete the certification on the Report of Charter Members.Leo (Lion) memberLeo Lion membership allows current or former Leos between the age of legal majority and through age 30, who have been a Leo for at least a year and a day, to continue doing volunteer work with LCI as a Lion. Leo Lions pay no entrance fee or charter fee and pay half international dues (US$21.50). To receive the Leo Lion dues rate, complete the Leo to Lion Certification and Years of Service Form and submit with the MMR or club charter application, or complete the certification on MyLCI. To encourage Leo Lions to invite their friends, young adults between the age of legal majority and through age 30 who join a Leo Lions club receive the same fee waivers and dues discounts as Leo to Lion members.Former Leo memberFormer Leos over the age of 30 who have been a Leo for at least a year and a day pay no entrance fee or charter fee when joining a Lions club. To receive the fee waiver, complete the Leo to Lion Certification and Years of Service Form and submit with the MMR or club charter application, or complete the certification on MyLCI.Membership Categories For prospective members who may or may not be able to meet the obligations of active membership, LCI offers several membership categories to fit their needs.Active memberActive membership is the “typical” category of Lions membership. Active members receive all benefits, and must meet all requirements, of Lions membership.Affiliate memberAn affiliate member is someone who is not able to participate as an active member of the club but desires to support the club and its community service initiatives.Associate member An associate member has active membership in one Lions club and associate membership in a second club in their community of residence or employment.Honorary member An honorary members is not a member of the Lions club but may be granted honorary membership by a Lions club for having performed outstanding service.Life member A life member is a Lion who has maintained active membership for at least 20 years, or at least 15 years if the member has reached age 70. Life membership may also be granted to a Lion who is critically ill.member-At-LargeA member-at-large is a member of a club who is unable to regularly attend club meetings but desires to retain membership in the club.Privileged member A privileged member is a Lion who has been a member 15 or more years but must relinquish active status because of illness, infirmity, advanced age or other reason.Below is a chart which summarises the status (rights and obligations) of each of these categories.StatusDuesDist. or Int’lOfficeVotingPrivilegesDist. or Int’lConv. DelegateClubDistrictIntlActiveYesYesYesYesYesYesAffiliateYesYesYesNoClub Matters OnlyNoAssociateYesNoNoNoClub Matters OnlyNoHonoraryNoClub PaysClub PaysNoNoNoLifeYesYesOne time USD$650YesYesYesMember-at-LargeYesYesYesNoClub Matters OnlyNoPrivilegedYesYesYesNoYesYes* Detailed information regarding the obligations, rights and privileges of all membership categories can be found in the Standard Club Constitution and By-Laws.Appendix 4: The New Breed of VolunteerThe following represent key social trends, the resultant characteristics of the new breed of volunteer which is emerging worldwide and how to recruit new members.CAUSE DRIVEN – Wants to make a difference (Specialty Clubs)Busy with many obligationsOften volunteers for multiple organisationsWants flexibilityExpects to be motivated, not micro-managedWon’t tolerate working alongside volunteers who are competent at the taskTech-savvyNot interested in working under old management stylesFAMILY DYNAMICSNuclear family less commonWorking parents/single parentsSame sex partnershipsOlder children returning to the nestGrandparents raising childrenLater parentingThe takeaway is that we need to change our assumptions about:Who is availableWhen, and;To do whatISOLATION – FROM COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUAL- Online communities- Large virtual networks but - Smaller friendship network- Neighbours are strangersThe takeaway is a trend towards individual volunteering rather than through civic organisationsFLEXIBILITY – RIGID SCHEDULING TO VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITYWon’t waste time in boring board meetingsWon’t turn up for rigidly scheduled trainingRespect their schedule or lose themWant effective boards that focus on the important and keep out of the triviaThe takeaway from this is that the new breed of volunteer demands flexibility and empowerment to work their own way, to their own schedulesGENERATIONAL – LIFE STAGESYoung professionals before family formationFamily yearsPost family into retirementHow do you create a volunteer culture that attracts the retiring Baby Boomers and emerging young professionals and encourages them to work together? Baby Boomers and emerging young professionals share the need for many of the things that Lions can offer with LCI ForwardThe takeaway from this is that LCI Forward provides tools and techniques for tapping into these two key life stages (b) Baby BoomersWant to make a difference to a causeWant to use their professional skills and be recognised for what they bringThey will commit when there is a payoff – WIIFMWant professionalismWant flexibilityEnjoy the community that volunteering brings(c) Emerging Young ProfessionalsImpatient, requiring quick action, quick feedbackWant to be involved in decisions and be recognised for what they bringMultitaskers, do things their own way in a team-based cultureThink digitalTolerant of diversity, guards their own uniquenessLooking for causesWant to be led and coached, not managedTECHNOLOGYTechnology that needs to be tappedPhone apps for Lions Clubs – meeting notices, episodic volunteer opportunitiesWeb site optimisedTexting, twitter, NeighbourlyFacebook – to capture and share project deliveryYouTube take videos and shareThe takeaway from this is that Lions need to adapt to new technology tools – hardware and software ahead of the current members ability to use itPROFESSIONALS – SKILLED & KNOWLEDGE WORKERWant to make decisionsWant to be empoweredWant to influence/have a say in how the volunteer project should be accomplishedWant to be treated like professionalsWon’t tolerate incompetence from leaders or fellow volunteersThe takeaway from this is that all Club, District and Multiple District activities need to be well planned, well marketed, well executed using up to date methods and well promoted upon success.EPISODIC VOLUNTEERING – FROM LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO SHORT TERM PROJECTSEpisodic volunteers prefer short term volunteer projects to long term commitmentsEpisodic volunteering gives prospective membersA way to make a real difference to a causeA chance to talk with episodic volunteers and sound them outA chance for episodic volunteers to see what Lions is doing that is new and excitingA chance for episodic volunteers to see what Lions is doing that makes a differenceGetting a small commitment from a prospective new member at an episodic volunteering event allows Lions to ask for a bigger commitment laterEpisodic Volunteering gives Lions:The ability to get more work done that makes a differenceA chance to make the prospective new member feel important by paying them attention on a projectA chance to observe the prospective new member and understand what makes them tick – this gives Lions a chance to see how they would fit into Lions in general and, in particular, how they would fit into the clubYou can ask the prospective new member to join by appealing to whatever makes them tickThe takeaway from this is that episodic volunteering is the way to get more work done under the Lions banner and also create a pathway to membership by showing prospective new members what we do and what a difference they can makeMICRO-VOLUNTEERING – BIG TIME COMMITMENT TO BITE-SIZE PROJECTSHarness the hours spent waiting in line or sitting waiting for an appointmentVolunteer time in bite sized chunksFrom your own home or wherever you areOn demand so it meets each person’s schedule and commitmentsOn the individual’s own termsBenefit worthy causes to suit your lifestyle via projects Dip in and out with absolutely no commitmentYou can do it on your pyjamas!The takeaway from this is that Lions can partner with Volunteering AustraliaFROM SLOW MOVEMENTS TO FAST RESPONSESHow fast is Lions responding to change?How quickly do you respond to changes in the culture?Are you even aware of changes to the Lions culture?How quickly do you make decisions?How long does it take to respond to volunteer or public requests?The takeaway from this is that if we ran our businesses like we run Lions, we would be out of business in a year.RECRUITMENT – FOR YOUR TEAMAsk personally – do not rely on broadcast announcementsRecruitment requires building a network – you can’t rely on one person“No” only means Not Now – Listen for the why of the ‘no’ and approach them again when circumstances have changedRecruit people for specific rolesDon’t fill any position until you find the person who matches what you are looking for Ask professionals to be in charge of specific areas of your organisation that represent what they love doingAppendix 5: Risk AnalysisAssessing the risk is a simple 4 step process that needs to be carried out separately for each and every project or activity, and the assessment needs to acknowledge the capabilities of the people involved in the project eg the age and dexterity of the people. You may need to assess the risk differently for different age people.Given that Lions Insurance is more expensive for Lions over 75 and there is no insurance available to Lions over 85 years then the risk analysis must separate out and treat specifically the risks to older Lions.Once you have assessed the risk and generated a risk score, undertake the appropriate level of amelioration of the risk.RISK ANALYSISStep 1 – Identify the risksAnalysis the activity or project and identify any risks, however unlikely or simple, that could arise with the project.Step 2 – determine the frequencyFor each individual risk for the project or activity, assess how likely the risk is to actually occur using the scale below. For the frequency use whole numbers only.FrequencyDescription1Occurs no more than once every 10 years2Occurs no more than once every 5 years3Occurs no more than once a year4Could occur each time the project or activity is run5Likely to occur each time the project or activity is runStep 3 – Determine the consequenceFor each individual risk for the project or activity, assess the consequence should the risk actually occur. For the consequence use the table below and use whole numbers only. Assessment should be the worst possible outcome of the risk eg for tripping over a cord the consequence should be based on the assumption of broken bones.ConsequenceDescription1Very minor – no interruption to activity2Minor – eg persons affected need minor first aid treatment. Little interruption to project or activity3Moderate – eg persons affected cannot continue with project or activity – Person needs first aid or medical attention. Project can continue4High – eg person needs hospitalization or serious medical treatment. Project or activity has to be stopped.5One or more deathsStep 4 – Determine the risk scoreRisk score = Consequence score + Frequency scoreFor example: frequency of 1 and consequence of 2 gives a risk score of 1+2 = 3Risk Scoring1-3Take steps to minimize or eliminate the risk eg remove tripping hazards4-6Take steps to minimize or eliminate the risk eg remove tripping hazards. Continually monitor and record any occurrences of the risk and consequences. Appoint a risk manager to the project with the authority to terminate the project or activity7-8Redesign the activity or project to remove or reduce the risks. Do not run the project or activity until the risks have been eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.>8Abandon the activity or project or ensure that the people at risk in the project do not take part eg older people do not lift weights or go into areas or activities that require agility that they may not have.Appendix 6: New Member Induction CeremonyLions Induction CeremonyWe are about to begin the ceremony which will welcome new members to the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and Lions Clubs International. This is a most important occasion for the new members and the club and I am honoured to have been asked here tonight. Secretary _ _ _ _ _ _ _, could you bring forward the candidates and the sponsors please? Secretary _ _ _ _ _ _ _, has the board of Directors approved the applications of the candidates for induction as members of this club?I express our pleasure that you have accepted the invitation to become members of this club. Lions Clubs – a Potted HistoryLions was started in Chicago Illinois in 1917 under the leadership of our founder Melvin Jones. It quickly expanded into Canada and Mexico and then other countries. The first club in Australia was formed in Lismore in 1947 by Bill Tresise.Today, we have 1.4 million lions in 210 different countries. In Australia we have over 1200 clubs and 27,000 Lions. In our District we have 68 Clubs and 1353 members.The Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ has a proud history of service havingchartered on _ _ / _ _ / _ _. It is a very successful club within the local community and the wider community of Lions. I am positive that these members will do their best to make you welcome. Becoming a Lion signifies your acceptance that you will embody the purposes and ethics of Lions Clubs International,and at this stage I would ask _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to read the ethics. Since you have expressed a desire to affiliate with this club and Lions Clubs International, I will now administer the oath of membership and ask that you respond to my words with a simple “I will or I do”. In the presence of its members, do you hereby accept membership in the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, knowing that such membership obliges you to participate in the functions of the club?I DOTo the best of your ability, will you abide by the Lions code of ethics, attend regular club meetings, accept such assignments and tasks that are given to you, so you can contribute your share to the Club, the District and Lions Clubs International?I WILLYour sponsor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, will now present you with the Lion’s badge which signifies your membership.AFFIX lapel badgeI would now like your sponsor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, to respond to my words with a simple I WILL as I outline the many obligations of a sponsor._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, it is your responsibility as a sponsor to:Make _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, feel welcome and ensure that he/she is introduced to all members. Provide _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _, with information about the club, its board, its constitution and by-laws.Ensure that assignments are given quickly, enabling _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to become an active Lion.Be ready to assist _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, in any way, regarding club matters and assist him/her to develop into an outstanding Lion. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, will you accept this responsibility?I WILLOn behalf of the Club, I now present you with your official certificate of membership, your name badge and a new member’s kit.We are all proud and happy to welcome you as a new member of the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, so _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, please wear your badge with pride. All members are now welcome to come up and greet _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Appendix 7: Why Join Lions?The following is a list of 20 reasons to join the world’s largest service organization – Lions.Friendship. In an increasingly complex world, Lions provides one of the most basic human needs – the need for friends and friendship.The opportunity to make a difference. As an individual, you can have a limited impact. But as a part of a group, you can achieve much more – in your community, your country and the world.Personal growth and development. Membership in Lions aids your growth and education in human relations, caring for others and personal development.Leadership development. Every Lions member is encouraged, and has the opportunity, to build their leadership skills and capabilities and to serve in a variety of positions, both at Club level and beyond. Citizenship in the community. Membership in a Lions Clubs brings you a greater level of awareness of your community and its needs. The average Lions Club has at its heart the intention to make the community it serves a better place to live in and does this with a variety of programs tailored to the community’s needs.Continuing education. Interesting guest speakers bring a range of views and information for club members and expose them to a broad variety of subjects and topics that are relevant to the community. Opportunities for formal personal and leadership development are also offered.Fun. Lions is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting can be fun. Club projects can be fun. Social activities are fun as is the joining in service activities.Public speaking skills. Many an individual who joined Lions was tentative about speaking in public. Lions activities and development programs assist in developing an individuals’ confidence and skills in public communication and offer the opportunity to practice these skills in a friendly setting.Citizenship in the world. Every Lions wears a pin that reads “Lions International”. Every Lion is welcome to attend the 46,000+ clubs in more than 210 nations and geographical areas of the world. Some 1.4 million women and men are Lions and instant friends both in one’s own community and in the world community. Assistance when travelling. Because there are Lions everywhere, help is only a “phone call away” should you need it. Using the International Directory, you can easily contact the local Lions Club, wherever you are.Entertainment. Lions Clubs organize many different activities that provide entertainment as well as education.The development of social skills. Lions is for people who like people. Through projects, events and meetings, Lions helps to develop social and people skills.Lions “do”. Wherever there is a need, you’ll find Lions there, actively involved in getting the job done. Always ready to roll up the sleeves to find a solution. No job is too big or too small.Family programs. Lions have a range of programs for our youth through Leo’s Clubs, Youth exchange and hosting, the Youth of the Year Quest, the Lions Quest Skills Programs and other programs that involve the family.The development of ethics. All Lions Clubs embrace the same set of ethics. Lions are expected be ethical in business and personal relationships.Cultural awareness. Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed political persuasion, language, colour and ethnic identity is found in Lions. It is a cross-section of citizens from every background. Lions become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. It is truly an international organization.A wide range of programs providing help for the disadvantaged. These programs are both local and international and include “SightFirst”- a worldwide program to eradicate preventable blindness. Hearing dogs for the deaf, provision of mobility aids for children, to name but a few. And, as we approach our centenary, we have projects addressing Hunger, Youth, Environment and dedicated programs dealing with Sight.Nice, community-minded people. Above all, Lions are nice, community-minded people who care for their community’s and genuinely give freely of their time, labour and means to assist others. And they have fun while doing this! The absence of “official creed”. Lions has no “secret handshake” – no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of women and men who simply believe in helping others.The opportunity to serve. Lions is a service club. This is the best reason for becoming a Lion. Lions provide the opportunity to do as a group what we could never hope to achieve on our – to serve our community and to make the world a better place. Our motto is simple but says it all – “We Serve”. Appendix 8: Awards / RecognitionThere is perhaps no greater reward for a Lion's service than a simple ‘thank you,’ sincerely expressed. However there are also many member, club and district recognitions/awards etc as per the MD 201 website .au/members/awards/.At every level of Lions there are recognition opportunities to show appreciation for the effort shown by individual members, clubs or people/organisations external to Lions.In addition there are a number of Lions Foundations and Institutes which make available plaques and certificates in return for donations on behalf of individual members, with the funds used to support the various worthwhile causes. In MD201 these are regarded as Recognitions rather than as Awards and we’ve listed a few of the main ones below.In most cases the funds donated are undesignated and used to assist in programs involving Sight, Youth, Measles, Humanitarian Needs, Disaster or Area of Greatest Need in relevant regions like international, national or state/territory. Award NameCost FAQs & WebsiteMelvin Jones Fellow (MJF) & (PMJF)US$1,000.00International - established in recognition of the Lions International founder Melvin JonesJames D. Richardson Honour AwardA$500.00National - named after James D Richardson BEM who in 1958 was the first Australian to serve as a Director on the International Board of DirectorsIan M. Stockdale Humanitarian Award$1,000.00National – recognizing Past International Director Ian Stockdale MBE, co-founder of Lions Licola Wilderness Village who devoted his life to ensuring a bright future for othersWilliam R. Tresise Fellow Award$2,000.00National – established to acknowledge the founder of Lionism in AustraliaCommunity Service AwardA$250.00National – Ability for Clubs to acknowledge members of the community or organisations that have supported their club or undertaken activities in their area worthy of recognition. Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation AwardsALCMF Platinum ALCMF Gold ALCMF Silver ALCMF Bronze Barry J Palmer RecognitionMary Jamieson Recognition$15,000$10,000$5,000$2,000$1,000$500National – different levels of donations to assist with helping challenged children be as independently mobile and upright as possibleDr Harry Jenkins Fellowship Award$1,000The Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation (ALDAF) issues the Dr Harry Jenkins Fellowship as a means of recognising outstanding service especially to ALDAF programs James McLardie Award$500The Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation (ALDAF) issues the Dr Harry Jenkins Fellowship as a means of recognising outstanding service especially to ALDAF programs Neil Williams Memorial Award$Previously issued by Australia Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation - not availableWin Tyquin Award$500An attractive, free-standing glass award with Donor details and the recipient’s name and the month awarded elegantly laser-etched on the award – from the Lions Spinal Cord Fellowship AppealDr Bob Coulthard Recognition Award$1,000In honour of Dr Bob Coulthard’s contribution to Lions eye Health Program (LEHP) and all sight related programs - from LEHP Australia National Honours Advisory CommitteeThe Goal and Role of Australian Honours Advisory Committee are to increase the number and level of recognition of deserving Australians receiving the Order of Australia Awards.To promote the Order of Australia Awards System throughout the Multiple District as an appropriate way to obtain community recognition of the outstanding service.Appendix 9: Lions AbbreviationsAbbreviationDescriptionALCMFAustralian Lions Children’s Mobility FoundationALDAFAustralian Lions Drug Awareness FoundationALFAustralian Lions FoundationALPTCAustralian Lions Pin Trading ClubALQYFAustralian Lions Quest Youth FoundationCCCouncil Chairman (Chairman of the MD Governors & Council)PCCPast Council ChairmanCab SecCabinet SecretaryCab TreasCabinet TreasurerCAVConsumer Affairs - VictoriaRBLRules & By-LawsCERACentre for Eye Research AustraliaDistrictsMD 201 (Australia)C1, C2 (South Australia & Northern Territory)N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 includes Norfolk Island (NSW)Q1, Q2 includes PNG, Q3, Q4 (Queensland)T1 (Tasmania)V1-4, V3, V4, V5, V6 (Victoria)W1, W2 (Western Australia)DCDistrict ChairmanDGDistrict GovernorDGEDistrict Governor ElectPDGPast District GovernorIDInternational DirectorPIDPast International DirectorIPDGImmediate Past District GovernorIPInternational PresidentPIPPast International PresidentIPIPImmediate Past International PresidentLCILions Clubs InternationalLCIFLions Clubs International FoundationLEHPLions Eye Health MD ProgramLIONSLiberty, Intelligence, Our Nations SafetyMDMultiple DistrictMJFMelvin Jones Fellow(ship)PPPast PresidentRCRegion ChairmanSAASergeant at ArmsSight First IILCIF Sight program to eradicate preventable blindness world wideThe LionOfficial magazine of the Lions OrganisationVDGVice District GovernorVDGEVice District Governor ElectYOTYLions Youth of the Year QuestVLFVictorian Lions Foundation IncZCZone ChairmanAppendix 10: Lions Purposes & EthicsLions PurposesTo provide an administrative structure with which to advance the Purposes of Lions Clubs International in this District.To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.To unite the members in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by Club Members.To encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours.Lions Code of EthicsTo show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.To seek success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.To remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another’s; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.To hold friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor and means.To aid others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.To be Careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy ................
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