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International Headquarters and Leo Movement

PRESENTATION BY

NEVILLE A. MEHTA.INTERNATIONAL SECRETARYINDIA, SOUTH ASIA & EAST AFRICA.

Headquarters

International President

Lion Jimmy Ross

Immediate Past International President

Lion Dr. Ashok V. Mehta

First International Vice President

Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya

Second International Vice President

Lion Albert Brandel

Administrative Officers

Implement policies and programs of the board of directors

Manage the worldwide administrative functions of the association and foundation

Oversee the daily operations of staff


PETER LYNCH,EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR


SCOTT DRUMHELLER,SECRETARY


MARYELLEN SKERIK,TREASURER

Divisions

Staff at headquarters are organized into 11 divisions Each division plays an indispensable role in helping

Lions accomplish their goal of international and local service

8 CLUB SUPPLIES & DISTRIBUTION

8 CONVENTION

8 DISTRICT & CLUB ADMINISTRATION

8 EXTENSION & MEMBERSHIP

8 FINANCE

8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

8 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES & PROGRAM PLANNING

8 LEADERSHIP

8 LEGAL

8 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

8 PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRODUCTION

Provides clubs with a wide variety of items marked with the association’s emblem– Awards, apparel, banners, gifts, pins, plaques and

special orders– Nearly 80,000 orders processed annually

Orders can be placed online at http://supplies.lionsclubs.org

Club Supplies & Distribution Division

ANTHONY HOLOWICKIDIVISION MANAGER

Club Supplies & Distribution Division

Convention Division

Works with cities bidding for international convention five years in advance

Coordinates convention registration, housing, facilities and programs for 15,000 to 20,000 Lion attendees

Responsible for meeting logistics for the District Governors-elect Seminar

Plans board of directors meetings and coordinates local association events

Upcoming Conventions

2007 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA

2008 BANGKOK, THAILAND

2009 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA

2010 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

2011 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,USA

Convention Division

RENEE AUBIN,DIVISION MANAGER

Responsible for district and club operations; district governor and club president awards

Assists districts and clubs worldwide in 12 official languages

District & Club Administration Division

CHINESE

ENGLISH

FINNISH

JAPANESE

KOREAN

PORTUGUESE

SPANISH

SWEDISH

HINDI

FRENCH

GERMAN

ITALIAN

KAORU ANDERSON, DIVISION MANAGER

District & Club Administration Division

Implements programs to develop new clubs, recruit and retain members– Traditional club development– New Century & Campus Lions Clubs– Recruitment materials, new member orientation,

mentoring– Year-Round Growth Program– President’s Retention Program

Extension & Membership Division

PETER LYNCH,Executive Administrator &

Divisional Manager

Extension & Membership Division

Finance Division

Maintains the integrity of the association’s financial and accounting systems

Provides financial services including– Collection and timely posting of club and district

payments– Auditing and payment of district governor expense

claims Supports bank accounts in 60 countries for the

convenience of clubs

Finance Division

MARYELLEN SKERIK, Treasurer

Keeps track of nearly 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs

Processes and maintains membership, inventory and accounting records

Monitors and administers all computer systems at headquarters, Canada, India and Japan

Information Technology Division

MIKE CARROLL,DIVISION MANAGER

Information Technology Division

Lions Opportunities for Youth

i Leo clubsi Youth campsi Youth exchangei Youth awards

i Culture & Environmenti Health programs on hearing,

diabetes, sight & eye banksi International Programi International Relationsi Lions Eyeglass Recycling

Centersi Long-Range Planningi New Directors Orientationi Services for Children

International Activities & Program Planning Division

STEPHEN POPOLIZIO, DIVISION MANAGER

International Activities &Program Planning Division

Leadership Division

Provides a variety of leadership development opportunities for current and future Lions leaders– Regional Lions and Lions Leadership Institutes– MERL Chairperson Seminars– Multiple District Leadership Funding Programs– Training support for districts, regions and zones– E-Learning: Lions Learning Center– District Governors-elect Seminar

Leadership Division

PATTI A. REPENN, DIVISION MANAGER

Legal Division

Responsible for the legal operations of the association Provides guidance to Lions members on constitutional

and parliamentary matters Administers worldwide liability, property and accident

insurance programs Registers and maintains the association’s trademarks Coordinates endorsement and certification of

candidates for international office

Legal Division

SCOTT DRUMHELLER,GENERAL COUNSEL

Grant-making arm of LCI; supports Lions humanitarian efforts in their communities and worldwide

Promotes and receives contributions; provides appropriate recognition

Solicits partnerships and funds from non-Lion sources

Lions Clubs International Foundation

REBECCA TEEL DAOU,DIVISION MANAGER

Lions Clubs International Foundation

Works with national and international media to keep Lions programs in the public eye– Administers Peace Poster Contest, Recycle for Sight

and Sight Night– Produces publications– Publishes Headquarters and Spanish editions of THE

LION Magazine– Oversees the official Lions Web site

www.lionsclubs.org

Public Relations & Production Division

DANE LA JOYE, MANAGER

Public Relations Division

History of Lionism

• The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream of Chicago businessman Melvin Jones. He believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.

History of Lionism

• Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed. After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

History of Lionism

• The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects and code of ethics were approved.

History of Lionism

• Just three years after its formation, the association became international when the first club in Canada was established in 1920. Major international expansion continued as clubs were established, particularly throughout Europe, Asia and Africa during the 1950s and '60s.

History of Lionism

• In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions international convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. She challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."

• From this time, Lions clubs have been actively involved in service to the blind and visually impaired.

History of Lionism

• Broadening its international role, Lions Clubs International helped the United Nations form the Non-Governmental Organizations sections in 1945 and continues to hold consultative status with the U.N.

History of Lionism

• In 1990, Lions launched its most aggressive sight preservation effort, SightFirst. The US$202 million program strives to rid the world of preventable and reversible blindness by supporting desperately needed health care services.

History of Lionism

• In addition to sight programs, Lions Clubs International is committed to providing services for youth. Lions clubs also work to improve the environment, build homes for the disabled, support diabetes education, conduct hearing programs and, through their foundation, provide disaster relief around the world.

History of Lionism

• Lions Clubs International has grown to include 1.3 million men and women in approximately 45,000 clubs located in 200 countries and geographic areas.

Leo Club History

• In 1957, Coach Jim Graver started the Leo ball rolling. Chances are, that ball was a baseball.

• Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania, USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the Glenside, Pennsylvania, Lions Club.

Leo Club History

• With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a service club for high school boys. So they asked their fellow Lions for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work.

Leo Club History

• On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to the Abington High School Leo Club whose members were mostly made up of the high school's baseball team

Leo Club History

• As the world's first Leo club, the group created the Leo acronym - Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold - their school colors - to serve as the Leo club colors.

Leo Club's Objective

In October 1967, the board of directors of Lions Clubs International adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the association. Open to males and females, the objective of the Leo Club Program was (and still is):

"...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community."

Leo club motto

• Leadership - Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers and motivators of their peers.

• Experience - Leos learn the importance of cooperation through community service.

• Opportunity - Membership provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop positive character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.

Leo Membership

As of May 31, 2007 there are 5,615 certified Leo clubs worldwide with a estimated membership of about 140,375.

Leo Membership

There are 480 Leo Clubs in India and estimated membership of 12,000 Leo’s.

Resources and Support

Leo Zone:

The Leo Zone section of the Lions Web site www.lionsclubs.org features recent Leo Club Program information. Leo Zone subsections include:·

• About Leo clubs• Leo membership• Leo club activities• Leo leadership


• Awards and recognition• How to organize a Leo club• Just for advisors· Information for chairpersons• Updates for Leos• Leo Conference Grant


• On the Lions Web site, in the Resources section click Forms or Publications and then Leo/Youth to view or download forms and publications, including:·

• Leo Club Officers and Membership Report form (Leo-72)• Spotlight on Children Award Application (Leo-S)• Annual Report for Leo Multiple Districts and Leo Districts

form (Leo-91)• Leo Club Excellence Award Application(Leo-105)


• Leo Application for Membership (Leo-50) • Service Activities Publications Order Form(lAD-0002)• Leo Program Awards (Leo-204)• Leo Chairperson Achievement Criteria(Leo-103a)• Spotlight on Children brochure (Leo-304)• Standard Leo Club, District and Multiple District

Constitution and Bylaws (Leo-5, 6, 7).


Leo e-News and Leo Advisor e-News

Electronic newsletters are e-mailed to each reported Leo club president and Leo club advisor (report by submitting the Leo Club Officer and Membership Report form, Leo-72). Leo e-News and Leo Advisor e-News contain valuable information about the Leo Club Program and feature international Leo projects and activities.


Communicating with International Headquarters

The quickest way to communicate with the Youth Programs Department for support and information is to e-mail:

[email protected]


Reporting to International Headquarters

Leo clubs must report their officers (Leo Club Officers and Membership Report form, Leo-72), Leo multiple districts and districts must report their officers (Annual Report for Leo Multiple Districts and Leo Districts form, Leo-91) and all clubs are encouraged to submit a Successful Project/Activity Report (Leo-SPA) to:


Lions Clubs International Youth Programs Department300 W 22nd StreetOak Brook IL 60523-8842USATelephone: (international code )(1) 630 571 5466, ext. 324Fax: (international code) (1) 630 571 1692 E-mail : [email protected]

Leo Directory Online

• The Leo Club Directory is located in the Club Locator section of this Web site. Search for Leo clubs by name, district number, or city in all eleven official languages of Lions Clubs International.

Serving Together Banner Patch

• Leo clubs that complete a joint project with their Lions club sponsor (a service project, meeting, or participation in each others' activities) can apply for the Serving together banner patch award (Leo-ST)

Report your Leo club officers

• Submit your Annual Leo Club Officer and Membership Report (Leo-72) online, via e-mail, fax, or mail. Presidents that include their e-mail address will receive the Leo e-News each quarter. Leo e-News highlights current information from headquarters on the Leo Club Program.

Online Forms and Publications

• Many Leo forms and publications are available online . Click on the resources section for information.

Change in Leo Constitution

• The age range for Omega Leos is now the age of legal adulthood to an age deemed appropriate by the multiple district (or single district if it is not a sub-district of a multiple district).

Leo-to-Lion Transition

• When Alpha Leos reach the legal age of majority in their country and Omega Leos reach the maximum age as determined by their multiple district, they can continue to serve their communities as Lions club members. The following programs provide for an easy transition from a Leo club member to a Lions club member.


• Leo Years of Service Transfer Program: Former Leos can complete the Leo Years of Service Record to receive credit for their Leo years of service in their Lions club membership history. The Lions club secretary submits the form to the Youth Programs Department at International Headquarters.


• Leo Completion of Service Certificate Guidelines: Leos in good standing can receive a Leo Completion of Service Certificate. The certificate waives the US$25 Lions club new member fee or the US$30 Lions club charter member fee for former Leos.

• Sponsoring Lions club presidents, secretaries or Leo club advisors can request the certificate on behalf of the Leo. The free certificate is available from the Youth Programs Department at International Headquarters.



• Leo Lions Club: Leos can form their own Lions club and keep the term "Leo" in their club name. A Leo Lions club can be started with 20 or more members. For more information, contact the Membership and Extension Division at International Headquarters.


• New Century Lions Club: Created for young adults up to the age of 35, New Century Lions Clubs have all the same Lions club rights, privileges, and responsibilities. New Century Lions have more flexibility in club operations and fewer administrative reporting requirements.

Requesting materials from International Headquarters

• Leo Club Program publications can be downloaded from the Lions Web site or obtained through the Youth Programs Department. Some publications have nominal fees. Sponsoring Lions club officers can charge these fees to their club account.

• Leo New Member Kits can only be purchased by an officer of the sponsoring Lions club or advisor and are only available from the Youth Programs Department at International Headquarters


Leo club supplies are featured in the Lions Club Supply Catalog and online at www.lionsclubs.org Leo clubs can purchase catalog items by:

1. Ordering through their Leo club advisor or an officer of the sponsoring Lions club.


2. Mailing a check or money order with order, to Club Supplies at International Headquarters.

3. Ordering online or by telephone with a personal credit card.

Present Status of Leo Movement

• Lions Clubs International is spread over 198 countries with over 45,000 Lions Clubs whereas we have only 5600 Leo clubs in 138 countries. This leaves us with more space to grow, as Leo Clubs are almost approximately 11% of Lions Clubs.

• Thus we have ample of opportunities in our organization for growth

Growth & Awareness Of Leo’s

• First we need to create awareness in our own organization, Majority of Lions are not aware about the Leo Movement and of its Potentiality & the fact that the Leo’s are always under-utilized or neglected.


• Target Audience -We can motivate the young, start new Leo clubs in schools and in colleges. This will increase the awareness and will also increase the total strength of the movement.


• Timely & continuous review of the functioning of the Leo Movement will help in Retaining members.

Growth & Awareness of Leo’s

• Publicise every event & activity in the local newspaper, to create awareness to the general public & mainly the youth

• Motivate our membership as rightly said by our Immediate Past International President, Plus ONE.

• The Quest Programme can be also implemented which could bring about simultaneous growth.

Leo emblem use

• Any reproduction of the Lions Clubs International emblem, Leo emblem or any other emblem of Lions Clubs International may be downloaded by Lions and Leo members from the official format of the emblems provided on the association's Web site.

Leo emblem use

• These are the only emblems that may be reproduced electronically or otherwise, including sites on the World Wide Web and other areas on the Internet.

Leo emblem use

• Downloaded (or those procured electronically) official emblems may only be used according to the emblem use policy of Lions Clubs International.

• Generally, Leo clubs, Lions clubs and districts have license to use the emblem on Web pages, stationary and other printed material.

Leo emblem use

• No Lion, Lions club, Leo club or Lions dis trict may use the association's emblem on any item sold to Lions or the general public for fundraising purposes.

Leo emblem use

• For information about securing a license, contact the association's General Counsel at (630) 571-5466, ext. 299 or e-mail: [email protected] or contact the Club Supplies and Distribution Division at(630) 571-5466, ext. 252 or e-mail at [email protected]

Leo emblem use

• The Leo emblem cannot appear on articles sold to the public or other Lions. The Leo emblem is a registered trademark of the association. Strict board policy prevents the use of association trademarks on items sold to the public.

Leo emblem use

• The Fundraising Seal is available for use on fundraising items. Use of this seal requires written authorization from the Legal Division at International Headquarters before entering into a contract with a manufacturer.

Leo emblem use

• No manufacturer, printer, producer, promoter, publisher, entrepreneur may use the association's name, goodwill, trademarks, service marks or the Lions Clubs International emblem in any manner except upon license granted by the association.

Thank You

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