Lions Clubs: Express Membership Program A proposal for a
new membership
initiative
From Lion Katie Schumm,District 11-C2
The Problem: Times Are Changing
How Young People See Us
The Problem: Times Are Changing
What They Want in a Volunteer Group
Eliminating Membership Roadblocks
• No time to visit two different meetings
• Meetings emphasize planning and not doing
• Creating a social requirement before joining can be off-putting
Rethinking the Membership Sign-Up Process
1. Speak with a Lion2. Note meeting
dates/time3. Attend meeting #1.4. Wait 2 weeks +5. Attend meeting #2.6. Be sworn in, get
vest.7. Write check.8. Volunteer.
1. Speak with a Lion2. Write check and
give contact info.3. Volunteer.
The Old Way The New Way
Sign Up Members On the Spot
Turn Our Focus to SERVICE Projects!
Link Lions to the Outside World Via the Internet
Members can stay connected online
Members can share their experiences with friends and neighbors
Fixes time crunch issues of young working professionals
Costs little/no money to clubs!
Requires only a few dedicated Lions to maintain.
Let’s Rethink How We Run Meetings
To keep our new network of volunteers organized, we’ll need Board Meetings that coordinate our community efforts and go to work prepping our club for its busy service projects.
FAQs
Will new members come to meetings?
What if new members want to come to meetings before they join?
What will we do to swear them in as members?
How will they get their vests?
FAQs
What about camaraderie?
What if we never meet these new members?
FAQs
What does the District or International think about this?
What are the bottom-line benefits?