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Orientatio

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LION TOM NALLY

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CHAIR

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PURPOSE

• To provide a foundation for those new members present today

a. Give you a perspective of club functionsb. Understand your role as a new memberc. Present big picture of the association

• “Re-orient” seasoned Lionsa. Refresh your knowledgeb. Revitalize your enthusiasmc. Reconnect with your reasons for being a Liond. Renew your commitment

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Founder of Lions Clubs InternationalMelvin Jones

Born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, AZ

Died June 1, 1961 at 82 years of age

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1917 – Founding Members of LCI

In front of the Chicago Art Institute’s famed lion statues

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Vision StatementTo be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

Mission Statement

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

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A Glimpse of Lions Clubs International

• Founded 1917. Chicago, Illinois

• Founder Melvin Jones

• Motto “WE SERVE”

• Official Colors Purple and Gold

• Slogan Liberty, Intelligence,

Our Nation’s Safety

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Primary Activities• Recognized for service to people who are blind and

visually impaired• Sight Conservation• SightFirst Program• Collection of and recycling eyeglasses• Commitment to youth through many youth programs• Improvement of the environment• Construction of homes for the disabled• Support of diabetes education• Hearing Conservation & Programs• Disaster Relief provided through LCIF

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Lions Clubs International Foundation

• Charitable arm of Lions Clubs International

• Web Site: www.lcif.org

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Membership

1.35 million men and women

Approximately 46,000 clubs

206 countries and geographical areas

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Family & Women Lions

• October 1917 Convention – voted to admit women

• 1918 – Rescinded

• 1987 – Doors open to women Lions again

• 2008 – Focus on Family and Women Members

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Recent Report of Lions Clubs Worldwide

• Donate approximately $449 million and 76 million hours each year

• Equivalent to more than 30,000 people working full time for a year

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International HeadquartersOakbrook, IL

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Dr. Wing-Kun Tam

His Theme “ I Believe.”

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Your Lions Club

Most important component of our great association, LCI

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A LION? WHAT ARE THE

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

The great satisfaction of helping those in need

• Making a difference in your community

• Having an impact on those in need worldwide

• Developing leadership skills

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Enhancing communication skills• Utilizing planning and organization skills• Providing hands-on service to meet community

needs• Meeting/developing friendships and enjoying

fellowship with the finest men and women in your community and worldwide

• Networking opportunities• Travel opportunities

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How Does a Club Make a Difference in Its Local Community and Impact

Those in Need Worldwide?

• Provision of eye examinations and eye glasses, sight and hearing screenings – Mobile Sight and Hearing Screening Unit, hearing examinations and hearing aids, Leader Dogs for the sight impaired, hearing dogs for the hearing impaired, service dogs, Spinoza bears for Child Life Program

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Making a Difference

• Health and welfare assistance

• Sponsorship of scholarships, Bland Youth Music Scholarship Competition, Leo Clubs, Peace Poster Contest

• White Cane Days

• Disaster relief

• Support of sports activities

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve

the world.- Anne Frank

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You must get involved to have an impact.No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee.

John H. Holcomb

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At a GlanceClub Officers and Directors

- Club President- Immediate Past President- Vice Presidents- Secretary- Treasurer- Lion Tamer- Tail Twister- Membership Director- Elected Directors

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DUES• International - $39 a year – paid semi-

annually. Must be paid by 31st of July and January

• MD 24 (state) dues - $16 a year – paid annually, by January 1

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Multiple District 24Commonwealth of Virginia

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Two International Presidents

Lion Ben Ruffin Richmond 1928-29

Lion Elbyrne Gill Roanoke 1943-44

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Virginia LionsInternational Directors

MORE RECENT INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS

2007-09 Lion Wayne Davis,

Winchester Shawnee Lions Club

2004-06 Lion Richard P. Chaffin,

Forest LionsClub

1994-96 Lion Roy D. Wilson,

Bailey’s Crossroads Lions Club

1984-1986 Earl Dodson,

Lake Side Lions Club

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MD 24 Council of Governors

Council Chairperson, Lion Dennis L. Brining PDG, 24-A

24-A Lion Dennis Kelly lll

24-B Lion Janis Chenery

24-C Lion Raymond McDonald

24-D Lion Alton Miller

24-E Lion Dallas Scott

24-F Lion Wayne Chappell

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District 24-AMAKEUP

• 5 Regions

• 12 Zones

• 67 Lions clubs

• 21 Leo clubs

• Membership of 1,917 (503 women & 1,414 men) (136 family units in total membership)

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District 24-A Organization

District GovernorLion Dennis Kelly lll

• Chief administrative officer for the district• Elected to serve one-year term at district

convention held at state convention in May• Responsibilities: represents LCI in the district,

supervises district officers, promotes the goals of the International Program, supervises organization of new Lions clubs, presides over district meetings

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1st.Vice District GovernorLion Emily Carnes• Chief administrative assistant • to the district governor• Responsibilities:• Assist the Governor in the review of clubs• Conduct club visitations• Work with MERL Team• Work with District Leadership

Development

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2nd Vice District GovernorLion Michael Ryan

• Conduct club visitations

• Review health and status of District clubs

• Work with District Retention Committee

• Work with District LCIF Coordinator

• Work with District Information Technology Committee

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Cabinet Secretary Lion Cheryl Kelly Cabinet Treasurer

Lion P. Michael Yuenger

• Act under the supervision of the district governor

• Further the Ethics and Objects of LCI

• Perform other functions and acts required through the cabinet secretary-treasurer manual and other directives

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Zone ChairpersonsRegion I – Lion, Roy Davis; Region II – Lions Al Dunker, Grace Capuno; Region III – Lions Todd Horting, Jay Moughon lll Roy SummerRegion IV – Lions Ann Laster, , Joe Angsten; Region V – Lions Jane Stoll, Mary Coleman, Greg Hall

• Chief administrative officers in the zones• Given direction and supervision by the district

governor and/or region chairpersons• Serves as chairperson of the district governor’s

zone advisory committee• Takes an active role in organizing new clubs • Reports on the activities and well being of all

clubs in their zone

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District Chairpersons

• LCI officially recognizes twenty district chairpersons

• District committee chairpersons assist the district governor, region and zone chairpersons, in the work with their clubs.

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Summary

• Ideas of how to contribute and become actively involved in club’s activities

• Awareness of magnitude of structure and programs

• Knowledge of how the club, district, multiple district, and LCI function

• Expectations for your participation• Encouragement to feel comfortable• Re-orientation for seasoned members

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StaticStatic

Order

Which Is MyLions Club ?

RelaxRelax and and exploreexplore

FunFun and and excitementexcitement

Ideas Ideas generationgenerationBARRIER

TeamTeam spiritspirit

3 Long term officers

2 Long Meetings

1 No Agenda

4 Poor Activities

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Stay committed to your decisions,but

stay flexible in your approach.

- Tom Robbins

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HOW DOES YOUR CLUB ORIENT ITS NEW MEMBERS?

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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS