AVAILABLE RESOURCES

There are numerous resources available to those wishing to aid the growth of Lionism

This is by no means a complete listing – however we’re certain, when considering those matters we do mention, you’ll appreciate there’s considerable assistance available

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Go to the Multiple District website:

www.lionsclubs.org.au where you’ll find a range of

publications and tips on growing membership in existing clubs, on forming new clubs, of better retention through Club Care - the Club Improvement Program, as well as matters associated with Leadership. By early March we anticipate the release on this site of the full ‘Pride in Growth’ Program

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Early in Lions Year 2008-2009, subject to Council of Governors approval, the full ‘Pride in Growth’ Program will be printed as a manual for distribution to each Lions Club within the Multiple District

‘The Pride in Growth’ Sponsor Certificates and the ‘Pride in Growth’ Silver and Gold Statuettes are being funded by Multiple District via the Membership Services budget

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

The Membership Services Manager, the respective MD Chairman for Membership, Extension, Retention and Leadership are available to assist with Workshops, Seminars and District Conventions – State Membership Extension Retention Coordinators and the State Leadership Chairman are available also to assist Districts in their State and or Territory with Workshops, Seminars and District Conventions

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Financial MattersProviding the MD membership remains

above 27,000the 50% reduction in MD Dues for related

persons two through to five in the same household

willContinue

A MD subsidy rebate of $20 per person applies for

each New Lion in a Charter Club. The rebate is paid

to the new Club

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Other Financial Matters Multiple District for a fee of $12 per

100 can supply names and addresses for mail outs associated with Membership Campaigns for existing and new Clubs - Special Lions delivery envelopes are available at $7 per hundred –printing of invitations and RSVP forms can also be arranged at cost

A fee of just $20 per Club applies when using the Lions Market Researcher to tabulate results associated with Club Care surveys

FROM MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Supplies from MD Office include: * New member kits FREE * Australian new member

presentation folders $3 * Public promotions pack FREE * We Make Things Happen brochures

packs of 100 $19 * People just Like You brochures

packs of 100 $13 * BBQ Cards – packs of 100 $15

FROM LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

While we wish to focus on our Australian ‘Pride in Growth’ Program, there is a wealth of material associated with each element of MERL on the LCI website:

www.lionsclubs.org LCI continues to provide a 50%

reduction in the International portion of member

dues to the second through to fifth member of a family residing at the one address

YOUR DISTRICT

If not already in place see if your District is able

to supply any or all of the following: * A family rate 50% reduction in District Dues * Subsidy for Clubs conducting major membership campaigns or sponsoring new

Clubs * A District Regalia Fund * An Australia Post Reply Paid service * Community Service Starter Funds Account

for each new Charter Club