Multiple District 201
2014—2015
ZONE CHAIRMAN MANUAL
“Strengthen the Pride”
JOE PRESTON
International President
Lions Purposes
To organize, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as lions clubs.
To coordinate the activities and standardise the administration of lions clubs.
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.
To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To fund and otherwise serve the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
To assist financially, culturally, socially, and morally the disabled, disadvantaged and infirm of the
community both directly and also indirectly.
To unite the clubs 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 Ethics
To 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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Table of Contents
ZONE CHAIRMAN ROLE............................................................................................................. 4
DISTRICT GOVERNOR................................................................................................................ 8
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS ...................................................................................................... 8
DISTRICT CABINET .................................................................................................................... 8
CABINET SECRETARY & CABINET TREASURER ............................................................................ 9
CLUB ADVOCATE ...................................................................................................................... 9
CLUB SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................... 10
DISTRICT CHANGEOVER .......................................................................................................... 10
DISTRICT AGM & CONVENTION .............................................................................................. 10
RUNNING GOOD ZONE MEETINGS .......................................................................................... 11
ZONE MEETING - GUIDELINES ................................................................................................. 13
ZONE MEETING - CHECKLIST ................................................................................................... 13
ZONE MEETINGS - FLOWCHART .............................................................................................. 16
CLUB VISITS - GUIDELINES....................................................................................................... 17
CLUB VISITS - FLOWCHART ..................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 1 - CLUB VISIT DATES............................................................................................... 19
Appendix 2 - CLUB VISIT REPORT ............................................................................................ 20
Appendix 3 – ZONE MEETING REPORT .................................................................................... 21
Appendix 4 - LIONS OFFICIAL PROTOCOL................................................................................. 23
Appendix 5 – RISK ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 25
Appendix 6 – CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS ............................................................................... 27
Appendix 7 – CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION 2013-2014 .......................................... 30
Appendix 8 – NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONY ............................................................. 31
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ZONE CHAIRMAN ROLE
Zone chairmen are full members of District Cabinet with pivotal roles in communication between
Cabinet and individual Clubs.
The role of Zone Chairman is very important to the success of Clubs, District and Lion Clubs
International.
As a leader you will motivate, counsel, communicate with volunteers from all walks of life who
have chosen, just like you, to serve in the World’s largest Service Club Organisation, Lions Clubs
International.
By keeping District Officers informed of the Club’s Activities and by encouraging Lions to support
the District, Multiple District and International Programs, the Zone Chairman will be able to foster
the spirit of communication and unity among all Lions.
AIM
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To support the functioning of Clubs within their Zone and to provide good communication
channels between District and Clubs
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To get Clubs present at Zone meetings to read reports and only discuss relevant points
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Spend more time discussing Club Matters / problems
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To explain the importance of members attending incoming Club Officer Training
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Explain to Clubs that over 85 year old members are not covered by Lions insurance
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The need to do a “Risk Analysis” (Appendix 5) on those Lions and only allow non hard
work at projects
RESPONSIBILITIES
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To further the Purposes and objectives of the Association of Lions Clubs International
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Accompany and introduce the District Governor on his Official visits to Clubs within your
Zone and attend any other specific functions that the District Governor may request from
time to time
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Attend all V5 Cabinet Meetings, V5 District Changeovers and V5 District AGM and
Convention
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To work closely with other District Officers
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To play an active role in the formation of New Clubs
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Hold three other meetings of the District Governor's Advisory Committee (Zone
meetings) during the year
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DISTRICT GOVERNORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Each Zone Chairman is a member of the District Governor’s Advisory Committee
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The Presidents and Secretaries of the Clubs in the Zone form this Committee. Often
Treasurers and Membership Chairmen are included
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The Committee serves the District Governor and Cabinet in an advisory and administrative
capacity
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Zone meetings are a good place to promote inter Club cooperation, unity among Clubs,
exchange ideas, plan and discuss Zone projects and solve any problems
Zone Advisory Committee Duties are:
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To hold at least 3 business meetings during the Lions Year
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To assist the Zone Chairman in making sure that every Club operates efficiently
according to guidelines set by the Constitution and By-Laws both of the Club and
the broader Organisation
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To act on an ideas exchange for new projects and initiatives
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To promote members attendance at District, Multiple District and International
Conventions
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To assist Zone Chairmen in promoting Club attendance at other Club functions
such as Anniversary/Charter Nights within the Zone
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To discuss ways of assisting weak and Status Quo Clubs
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To promote inter Club Functions at formal and social occasions, sporting events,
commemorations and dinners etc
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Zone Meeting Report should be forwarded for each meeting to the Cabinet Secretary &
Zone Advisory Chairman within seven days – refer Appendix 3
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To be aware of and recommend members of Clubs within the Zone who you believe
would be able to take on a District Cabinet role
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Invite District Chairmen to your Zone meetings as a Guest Speakers, as this will help
Clubs to gain knowledge of District Projects
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To present Motions on behalf of Clubs in the Zone to Meetings of District Cabinet
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To be informed of the Activities and Wellbeing of the Clubs in the Zone and to suggest and
implement methods for assisting all Clubs in the Zone especially Clubs on Status Quo,
Young Clubs with problems
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Attend a minimum of two meetings of each Club in your Zone (the first within 3 months)
of which one could be the District Governor visit.
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When visiting Clubs ask the President whether the Club has met its financial and other
obligations
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Ensure that all Clubs are kept aware of the District Governor's aims and objectives and
pass onto the Clubs any relevant decisions from Cabinet
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Be prepared to induct new members at Club visits with Induction Ceremony on hand
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Endeavour to have a basic knowledge of the various District Chairmen's Portfolios. If you
are unable to answer a Club’s question, recommend contact with the relevant Chairmen
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Club Visit Report (Appendix 2) should be completed after each Club visit and forwarded
within seven days to both the Cabinet Secretary and Zone Chairman Advisor.
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Monitor Club performance against My LCI reporting using the Club health report available
from My LCI. Follow up late or incorrect returns
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Contact your Zone Chairman Advisor quarterly to discuss the status of Clubs in your Zone,
including membership, attendance, service projects and any problems that they may have
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Cabinet Report should be forwarded to both the Cabinet Secretary and Zone Chairman
Advisor for each Cabinet meeting before the required date
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With the Support of the Youth of the Year District Chairman, and in consultation with
other relevant Zone Chairmen, assist / organise the relevant Youth of the Year Zone final
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Make every effort to attend District functions, including District Changeover and District
AGM and Convention. Encourage Lions in your Zone to participate in District events
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To promote Club representation at District, Multiple District and International
Conventions by the full quota of delegates to which Clubs are entitled
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Inform the District Governor, the Cabinet Secretary and the Welfare Chairman of any
serious illness or death of a Lion or a Lions family member in your Zone
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To initiate the exchange of ideas on Programs, Projects, Activities and Fundraising
methods in Clubs
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To create a good understanding within the Clubs about the District, Multiple District and
International programs
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To make sure that every club within the Zone respects the various Constitutions
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To represent any Club in the Zone within the District, Multiple District & Lion Clubs
International
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To recommend qualified Club Presidents for the Club Excellence Award
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Always inform the Zone Chairman Advisor of any problems
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Encourage Clubs to call and use Global Leadership Team & use Club Excellence Process
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Encourage Club President’s to ask Members to invite a prospective new member to an
Information Night
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Encourage Clubs to use one of the Global Membership and or Global Leadership team to
speak at Information Nights
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Establish communications between Global Membership and Global Leadership Team
Chairmen and Zone Chairmen
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As a MOTIVATOR a ZONE CHAIRMAN should:
Recognise the efforts of Club Officers and offer them help
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Encourage team spirit and Unity among Club members
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Point out the importance of respecting other Club members
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Promote enthusiasm among Lions for the Clubs Community Projects
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Encourage members of each Club to participate in District Events, Conventions & Training
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Encourage members to accept Leadership Challenges
As an ADVOCATE a ZONE CHAIRMAN should:
Offer direction and support to Clubs
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Listen to the concerns of Clubs
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Provide guidance to struggling Clubs and those in Status Quo
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Encourage strong successful Clubs to set higher goals
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Offer amicable resolutions to misunderstandings and problems
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Inform Clubs of resources available from District, Multiple District and Lions Clubs
International
As a COMMUNICATOR a ZONE CHAIRMAN should:
Report Club activities to the Zone Chairman Advisors
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Provide suggestions on how the Clubs can participate in District Events
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Inform Clubs of District and Multiple District events and training opportunities
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Promote the objectives of the International Association of Lions Clubs
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Assist Club Officers in their administrative responsibilities to District, Multiple District and
the International Association
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR
The District Governor represents the International Association of Lions Clubs in the District. They
have the responsibility of supervising all the Clubs in the District. The District Governor works
together with all the Zone Chairmen and Zone Advisor Chairmen (if applicable);
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To organize New Clubs in the District
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To reactivate Status Quo Clubs
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To introduce rebuilding programs for struggling Clubs
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To visit Clubs on behalf of the District Governor when authorized to do so
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To assist the Zone Advisor Chairman with struggling Clubs before Status Quo arises
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To ensure Clubs are informed about District, Multiple District and International matters
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS
The Vice District Governors fall under the supervision and direction of the District Governor and
are the Chief Administrative officers of the District and:
It is important that the Zone Chairmen and the Vice District Governors work together
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Vice District Governors are the Zone Advisors (if applicable)
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Participate in the review of the strengths and weaknesses of the Clubs in the District
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Prepare and submit to the District Governor reports on the Clubs in the District upon
request
DISTRICT CABINET
The District Cabinet assists the District Governor in making Administrative plans and policies
which affect the success of the International Association of Lions Clubs within the District.
Voting Members of the Cabinet include the District Governor,1st Vice District Governor,2nd Vice
District Governor, Immediate Past District Governor, Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Treasurer, Zone
Chairmen and other Lions as specified in the District or Multiple District Constitutions. Usually
District Project Chairmen are included as voting members of Cabinet.
Cabinet usually meets four times a year as specified in the District Constitution.
In some of the physically larger Districts, telephone conference calls are sometimes used to allow
Cabinet Officers who might otherwise not be able to attend Cabinet Meetings to participate.
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CABINET SECRETARY & CABINET TREASURER
Both positions are very busy and responsible - providing record keeping and financial services for
the District. Some of their duties include:
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Collation and circulation of Cabinet Officers reports
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Coordination and management of District correspondence
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Liaising with International Headquarters on relevant matters
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Managing District records, database and files
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Managing District Accounts and Finances and report to the District Governor and Cabinet
CLUB ADVOCATE
No other District Officer has a closer relationship with the Clubs than the Zone Chairman.
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The Zone Chairman should work with the Clubs as an advisor and can help them identify
their particular needs
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To do so, you should regularly visit each Club in your Zone, at least once in the first three
months of the Lions year
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Your visits will reinforce your role as an Advocate and as a resource person, and will also
give you the opportunity to identify the strong Clubs as well as those struggling ones
where you can provide assistance
STRONG CLUBS CHARACTERISTICS
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Well organized
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Steady membership growth
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Successful fundraising projects
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Strong Public Relations program
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Members who are enthusiastic and take pride in their Club
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Sponsor numerous service projects which meet the needs of their Communities
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Pay their dues on a timely basis and seldom have overdue accounts
STRUGGLING CLUB CHARACTERISTICS
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Lack of Club/Lions paraphernalia EG Club Banner, Gong & Gavel , Leonie, Club Charter
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Poor membership retention and / or growth
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Do not sponsor service activities to benefit their Communities
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Members of their Club lack initiative, unity and are indifferent to needs of others
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No new member Orientation programs and the Lions do not attend functions sponsored
by the District or Zone
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Don’t pay dues in a timely manner and receive numerous overdue account reminders
THEY ARE IN DANGER OF BEING PLACED IN STATUS QUO
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CLUB SUPPORT
The District Governor may appoint a Lion to assist a struggling Club to regain strength.
It is essential that the District Governor, Vice District Governors and Zone Chairmen all cooperate
and combine their efforts if a club rebuilding program is to succeed.
Enlist the help and support of District Officers, the Club’s own past officers, the sponsor Club and
the District Global Membership Team.
You Can:
Identify & utilize a group of Club members most interested in the Club survival
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Complete the questionnaire ”Club Excellence Process” (Appendix 6) and analyze as the
answers may identify the problems
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Hold special meetings with members of the Club to gain input and insight
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Capture the viewpoint of all club members possibly with an external facilitator
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Stand by the District Governor and decisions they make regarding the Club
DISTRICT CHANGEOVER
Is held annually - usually mid year to install new cabinet officers.
DISTRICT AGM & CONVENTION
Is held annually - usually mid October.
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RUNNING GOOD ZONE MEETINGS
FAILING TO PREPARE IS PREPARING TO FAIL
BE PREPARED
 First stage is the agenda
 Other things might include:
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Research on guest speaker so you can introduce properly & have right equipment
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Research on current District, MD and International events so you can inform club
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Read previous minutes and address outstanding action items
 Prepare for problems. How would you handle things like
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Guest speaker doesn't turn up
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Tailtwister off sick
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Unannounced visit from another club or VIP
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Send the agenda and Club reports to Club Secretaries at least 2 weeks before the meeting
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Prepare handouts as required covering important items
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Prepare well in advance for each Zone Meeting. Invite a District Chairman to speak with
the participants at one or more of the Zone Meetings
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Consider the ideas in the Zone Chairman's Manual from Lions Clubs International and the
Zone Chairman’s Tutorial available from the Multiple District 201 web site in preparing
each agenda
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LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Don't be late
Moderate language
Good humour
Friendliness, particularly to newcomers and visitors
Good preparation, do your homework
Dress standard
Be proud of club and organisation, let it show
Discourage waffle
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AGENDA
 Essential and should be prepared well before meeting
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Structure the agenda to involve the Presidents, Secretaries and Membership Chairmen on
the subjects under consideration
A list of things to discuss
Timing needs to flexible but controlled to ensure finish on time
Adjusted for things like late meals, running late, items brought forward
Move agenda items around, drop unimportant items if pressed for time, keep a couple of
simple games, tricks, jokes up your sleeve to fill in dead spots
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Ask Clubs whether they wish to undertake a Zone Project
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Ask Clubs whether they wish to hold a Zone Dinner Meeting or a Zone social activity
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TIMING
 Must start and finish on time, regardless of latecomers (including guests)
 1 ½ hours ideal, 2 if a meal is served; not over 2 ½ hours
 Watch agenda and clock, avoid dead spots by changing agenda around
 Aim to arrive 30 minutes early for fellowship before meeting starts
LIMIT GUEST SPEAKER TIME
 Discuss time available / preferred with speaker before the meeting
 Give a “one minute” warning with the gong
 Let an interesting speaker go overtime
RESULTS
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Ensure that the minutes and action items from the meeting are distributed to Clubs within
1 week following the meeting
Results from meetings should include:
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Happy Lions, satisfied with meeting outcomes and duration
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Impressed visitors wanting to return – very important for prospective members
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Decisions made about business matters and actions completed
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Rules of Debate applied for consistency and governance
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Tasks delegated appropriately to members
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Next meeting and venue organized
REPORTS
 Reports to cabinet should include
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Projects that each Club is involved with
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Project man-hours spent and dollars raised (if that data is available)
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Average attendance at meetings
(% of membership attending, actual numbers may be better)
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Membership data (including new members added and members dropped)
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Complete and submit the official Zone Meeting Report (Appendix 3) within 1 week
following the meeting to both the Cabinet Secretary and Zone Advisor Chairman
DO NOT FORGET TO ATTACH COPY OF THE AGENDA & MINUTES TO THE OFFICIAL REPORT
CONTROL DEBATE
 Learn the elements of Rules of Debate. No need for rigid application at club level, but
principles must be followed
 Call for a motion as soon as it is obvious that someone wants to discuss something
 Don't let discussion float all around the room with no motion presented
 Call for seconder as soon as a motion is moved. No seconder, no motion
 Don't keep calling until someone seconds a motion. Ask once, then declare no motion if
no seconder forthcoming. No seconder means nobody wants to debate the motion, and
the mover didn’t do his homework!
 Alternate speakers for and against, no second chance to speak
 Don't allow interjections or comments. Use the gong!
 Appoint a timer and limit debate if long winded members
 Don't stifle good humour and fun
 Allow time for members to talk to each other. (During meal etc)
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ZONE MEETING - GUIDELINES
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Zone Chairmen are required to convene at least three Zone Meetings of Clubs
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Zone Meetings are traditionally held on a week night with venue to be chosen by Zone
Chairman
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The first Zone Meeting must be held by 1st October 2014 – which is within 90 days of the
rising of the International Convention
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Zone Meetings should be held wherever possible on a night not conflicting with club
meetings, possibly the 5th week of a month
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The suggested timing for the Zone Meetings is before a District Cabinet Meeting
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Zone Meeting dates should be communicated to all clubs in the zone
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Advise the Cabinet Secretary of the Zone Meeting dates when finalised
ZONE MEETING - CHECKLIST
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Select a time and venue suited to best suit Clubs
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Have a firm meeting plan and agenda
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Appoint a Minute Secretary
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Encourage participation from everyone
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Use name tags, visual aids, projectors, flip charts or anything else to maintain interest
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Send copies of minutes and a summary of items discussed to all Clubs
Be Prepared!
SUGGESTED TIMING OF
ZONE MEETINGS
DUE DATES FOR
REPORTS TO CABINET
MEETINGS
DATES OF CABINET MEETINGS
First Cabinet Meeting
First Zone Meeting
Mid August
Second Zone Meeting
Late November
Third Zone Meeting
Early April
Late August 2014
Second Cabinet Meeting
Early January
Third Cabinet Meeting
Mid April
Fourth Cabinet Meeting
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FIRST ZONE MEETING
Suggested Guidelines for topics
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Presidents and Secretaries Duties
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Clubs objectives for the year
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District Governor and Zone Chairman’s objectives for the year
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The Associations program
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New Member sponsors responsibilities
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New Member induction and Orientation
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Action plans to retain existing members and increase membership
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Club Finances-importance of meeting obligations
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Importance of WMMR’S report being on time and accurate
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Possibilities of organizing New Clubs
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Encourage Clubs to elect a three man Membership Committee
SECOND ZONE MEETING
Suggested Guidelines for topics
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Progress review of Club projects
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New Member sponsors responsibilities
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Action plans to retain existing members and increase membership
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New Member induction and Orientation progress
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Club Finances- Are Club obligations being met
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Progress reports—New Clubs, joint Club programs, joint meeting attendance etc
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Need for nominations Committee before New Year, nomination Meeting and Elections
procedures and Timings
THIRD ZONE MEETING;
Suggested Guidelines for topics
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Progress report—objectives, membership
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Nomination Committee appointment
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Club Officer installation ceremonies
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Completing and filing the PU101 (Club Officer Reporting Form)
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Club Officer Schools and other available material
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The Club annual financial audit
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Selecting Delegates to Multiple District Convention and International Conventions
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The awards program and the need for awards to be ordered early
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100% CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD;
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One of the duties of the Zone chairman is recommending Clubs to receive the Club
Excellence Award
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Club Secretaries initiate the award application on forms available on the Lions clubs
International Website, then hand the form to the Zone chairman for endorsement before
it goes to the District Governor for final recommendation
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Your signature on the application indicates that you believe that the Club has fulfilled all
their requirements to qualify for the award
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These requirements vary from time to time. You should check the current requirements
on the Lions Clubs International Website
ZONE YEAR PLANNING
Planning is vital for a satisfying and successful year
Use some sort of planning calendar and show
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Zone Meetings
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Club Meetings and visits to Clubs
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District Cabinet Meetings
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Conventions—District, Multiple District and International
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Club Charter Anniversaries and other special occasions
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Deadlines for PU101s, My LCI, District Newsletter/Lion Magazine items, Convention
submissions etc
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Club Officers Training and other workshops
REMEMBER : FAILING TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL.
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ZONE MEETINGS - FLOWCHART
Identify Items for Agenda
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Items from previous Cabinet Meeting
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Relevant items listed in the Zone Chairmen’s manuals and tutorials
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Items relevant to the operation of the Clubs, District & District Convention
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Request reports from Club Presidents 2 weeks prior to meeting
Seek Suitable Venue for Meeting
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Ensure suitable size and comfort for the number attending
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Ensure sufficient heating or cooling if needed
Consider Inviting a District Chairman to each meeting
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Invite a District Chairman to make a presentation for a specified time.
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Invitations are especially applicable to the first and second Zone Meetings
Prepare Agenda
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Send out Agenda and reports 1 week before Meeting
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List items identified as relevant - see above
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One agenda for each Club (in case they forget to bring their own)
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Specify date, time and venue
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Request Clubs to provide copies of specified information for each meeting
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If possible, distribute minutes by email – copies can then be on-forwarded
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Prepare handouts covering any important items
Conduct Zone Meeting
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Ensure minutes of meeting are recorded
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Seek involvement of Presidents, Secretaries, Membership Chairmen & others
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Ascertain what Clubs are doing / plan to do
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Keep effective control of the meeting
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Make attendees feel that the meeting was worthwhile and thank for attendance
Prepare Minutes of Meeting
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Ensure minutes are true and accurate
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Highlight action items agreed
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Distribute Copies of Minutes to Clubs
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One set of minutes each for club to the Secretary
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If possible, distribute minutes by email – copies can then be on-forwarded
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Follow up on items requiring action
Complete Report Form for District
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Complete the sections as required, including list of attendees
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Attach a copy of the minutes to the “Club Visit Report” (Appendix 2), send
completed report form to the Zone Chairman Advisor
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CLUB VISITS - GUIDELINES
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A Zone Chairman is expected to make at least two official visits to each Club in his/her
Zone during their term of office
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Use the proposed dates for the official visits to Clubs by the District Governor for planning
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Make an official report on each Club visited immediately after each visit
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The suitability of the proposed dates for the visits must be agreed with the Clubs by
making direct contact with the Clubs. Refer to “Club Visits Dates” (Appendix 1) to work
out potential dates for visiting the Clubs
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It is important to make Clubs aware that when the District Governor and/or the Zone
Chairman makes an official visit to a Club, they are to be a guest(s) of the Club
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Zone Chairmen must prepare in advance for their official visit to any Club
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Make brief notes of the points you wish to cover during your presentation and do not feel
embarrassed to refer to them
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Plan to be on time to enable you to speak with the President, Secretary and other club
members before the meeting commences. Aim to get to know the Club and its members
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Following your introduction by the President’s or Dinner Chairman, stand to make your
presentation
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Be courteous to your audience and always try to be positive
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It is a good idea to commence your presentation by praising the Club for some recent
activity they have undertaken
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It is also a good idea to tell the Club members at the start of your presentation that you
have “x” number of subjects to raise
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At the end of your presentation, do not forget to ask if there are any questions
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Don’t forget to thank the Club for having you at their meeting
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As soon as practical after the visit, complete a “Club Visit Report” (Appendix 2) and send it
to the Cabinet Secretary
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There is to be no guest speaker at the meeting when the District Governor makes his/her
official visit to a Club
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Clubs will be given the opportunity to express their wish as to whether the District
Governor's visit should be a "Partners' meeting", a “normal Club meeting" or some form
of combined/visitation meeting
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The Zone Chairman normally introduces the District Governor at each official visit to a
Club in the Zone
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Observe Lions protocol when introducing the District Governor. Attached to these
guidelines is a copy of Lions Official Protocol (Appendix 4)
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CLUB VISITS - FLOWCHART
Agree dates of Official Visits to Clubs
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Propose visitation dates to Clubs
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Seek agreement of each visitation date with the respective Club
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When dates are agreed, confirm in writing – see “Club Visit Dates” (Appendix 1)
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Enter visitation dates in diary, wall planner, etc
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Ensure Clubs are Fully Aware of Official Visitations
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Send copy of program of visitation dates to Clubs
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Be flexible, e.g. if a Club finds that an agreed date needs to be changed
Contact Club 2 to 2 Weeks before Date of Visit
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Ensure that the agreed date for a visit is in the Club program
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Advise the Club President of any requirements for your visit
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Ask the Club President about recent Club successes and activities
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Ask the Club President if there are any matters for you to raise
Prepare Presentation for Visit to Club
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Identify Club activities that are worthy of praise

Identify important matters to include in presentation
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Compile brief notes for use in presentation.
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Prepare copies of any information for distribution to the Club.
Make Official Visit
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Before visit check with President or Secretary that arrangements are still OK

Arrive in plenty of time to join pre-meeting fellowship
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Ensure that you are appropriately seated & introduced
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Make an effective presentation - content & style
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Seek any questions from Club members
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Record any follow up actions required
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Be helpful to Club President, Secretary and Club members
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Thank Club President and members for their hospitality
Complete Visit Report
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Fill out visit report within 1 or 2 days of a Club visit
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Include comments that will be useful to recipients of the report
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Send completed report to the Zone Advisor
Follow Up any Matters Arising from Visit
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Contact relevant person(s), e.g. Cabinet Secretary, a specific Cabinet member

Use experience of visit in preparing the report to next Cabinet Meeting
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Appendix 1 - CLUB VISIT DATES
Use this form for planning the dates of official visits to Clubs prior to the commencement of the
Lions Year. It is a working document and not a final summary of the planned visitations. A
separate form is included with these guidelines for use as a final and agreed program of visits.
PROPOSED DATES OF VISITS TO CLUBS BY ZONE CHAIRMEN
ZONE . . . . . . .
ZONE CHAIRMAN ………………………………………………
CLUB & MEETING DATES
Middle Town (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
ZONE
CHAIRMAN
(1st Visit)
ZONE
CHAIRMAN
(2nd Visit)
DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
(One Visit)
2/8/2014
20/12/2014
As Advised
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Appendix 2 - CLUB VISIT REPORT
First
Second
Third
Fourth Club Visit (circle one)
Zone Chairman: ____________________________ Region: ________ Zone: _________
Club Name: ________________________________ President: ______________________
Date & Place of Visit:
/
/
At: __________________________________________ (place)
Number present: _________ Meeting Type: Dinner Committee Other: ___________________
Meeting Report
Doing Well:
Opportunities for Improvement:
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Current Club Membership: #
Opportunities for Improvements:
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Finance: $
Opportunities for Improvements:
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Project/Activities/Fundraiser:
Opportunities for Improvements:
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New Membership Activities:
Opportunities for Improvements:
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Appendix 3 – ZONE MEETING REPORT
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Attach a copy of the meeting agenda & minutes
forward promptly to the Cabinet Secretary and Zone Chairman Advisor
First
Second
Third
Zone Meeting (circle one)
Zone Chairman: _______________________________________ Zone: __________________
Zone Meeting held:
/
/
Location: ________________________________
Total Attendees: ________
CLUB NAME
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Chairman
Others
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Visitors:
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Comments:
Motions for District Cabinet: (Zone Chairman will present at next Cabinet Meeting)
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Appendix 4 - LIONS OFFICIAL PROTOCOL
The following is the official protocol policy of The International Association of Lions Clubs. Only
the principal speaker is required to acknowledge all dignitaries present.
Order of Precedence
Lions shall be recognized in the following order:International President
Immediate Past International President
International Vice Presidents (according to rank)
International Directors (a) (Board Appointees) *
Past International Presidents (b)
Past International Directors (c)
Chairperson, Council of Governors (a)
District Governors
Association Executive Director
Association Secretary
Association Treasurer
Past Council Chairperson (a)
Immediate Past District Governor (a)
Vice District Governor (a)
Past District Governor (a)
Multiple District Secretaries (Volunteer) (a)
Multiple District Treasurers (Volunteer) (a)
District Secretaries (a)
District Treasurers (a)
Region Chairperson (a)
Zone Chairperson (a)
District Chairperson (a)
Club Presidents (a)
Immediate Past Club Presidents (a)
Club Secretaries (a)
Club Treasurers (a)
Past Club Presidents (c)
Multiple District Secretaries (staff) (a)
Multiple District Treasurers (staff) (a)
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Explanation of notes used above:
* - Appointees by the international president to committees of the International Board of
Directors and the LCIF Executive Committee shall be introduced and otherwise recognized
before Lions who have held the same office. During introductions, their appointment shall
be mentioned. After their term of appointment is concluded, special recognition shall
cease.
(a) - When more than one is present, they shall be recognized according to the Roman alphabetic
order of the first letter of their fully used family name. If the first letter is the same, go to
the second letter, and so on. If the last names are identical, the same process should be
followed with the first given name; if these are the same, then the middle name. In the
unlikely event that the two names are identical, the one with the longest association
membership shall be given precedence.
(b) - When more than one is present, the one who served most recently is given precedence, and
so on.
(c) - When more than one is present, precedence should be the same as for past international
presidents (see (b) above). In the event more than one past international director who
served during the same term is present, then the criteria specified for (a) should be used.
General Comments
When a Lion holds more than one title, he/she shall be recognized for the highest one. In
areas that have positions in addition to those listed above, they should be recognized in
accordance with local customs, provided that elective officers always have precedence over
appointive ones. It is recommended that Melvin Jones Fellows be recognized as a group. In
introducing speakers, their status as Melvin Jones Fellows should be mentioned. Resident
officers are entitled to the same protocol treatment as visiting officers.
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Appendix 5 – RISK ANALYSIS
Assessing 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 89 years (from30 September 2014) so 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 ANALYSIS
Step 1 – Identify the risks
Analysis the activity or project and identify any risks, however unlikely or simple, that could
arise with the project.
Step 2 – determine the frequency
For 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.
Frequency
Description
1
Occurs no more than once every 10 years
2
Occurs no more than once every 5 years
3
Occurs no more than once a year
4
Could occur each time the project or activity is run
5
Likely to occur each time the project or activity is run
Step 3 – Determine the consequence
For 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 e.g. for tripping over a cord the
consequence should be based on the assumption of broken bones.
Consequence
Description
1
Very minor – no interruption to activity
2
Minor – e.g. persons affected need minor first aid treatment.
Little interruption to project or activity
3
Moderate – e.g. persons affected cannot continue with project
or activity – Person needs first aid or medical attention. Project
can continue
4
High – e.g. person needs hospitalization or serious medical
treatment. Project or activity has to be stopped.
5
One or more deaths
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Step 4 – Determine the risk score
Risk score = Consequence score + Frequency score
For example: frequency of 1 and consequence of 2 gives a risk score of 1+2 = 3
Risk Scoring
1-3
Take steps to minimize or eliminate the risk e.g. remove
tripping hazards
4-6
Take steps to minimize or eliminate the risk e.g. 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 activity
7-8
Redesign 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.
>8
Abandon 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.
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Appendix 6 – CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS
Club Survey “How are Your Ratings
Thank you for taking the time to evaluate our club. Your answers will help us see our club’s
strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan to address problems that need attention.
If you have any questions, please contact your Global Leadership Team Chairman For each
question, please rank our club’s performance using this scale:
5 = Always 4 = Often 3 = Sometimes 2 = Seldom 1 = Never
Please add your comments (both positive and negative) in the spaces indicated.
Please complete and return this survey to your Club Excellence Facilitator.
Please submit form by: _ _ / _ _ / _ _
CLUB MEETINGS
Does our club president follow an agenda?
Y/N
Y/N
Do meetings start and end on time
Y/N
Does the club provide interesting and varied programs?
Y/N
Are guests properly introduced?
Y/N
Are meetings interesting and lively
Y/N
Is there a friendly atmosphere during club meetings
Y/N
Are speakers given enough time for their presentations?
Y/N
Is our meeting place adequate?
Y/N
Do club members have the opportunity to participate and communicate?
Y/N
Are the minutes of the previous meeting and the board of directors meeting read and
approved?
Y/N
Does the treasurer give monthly reports regarding the club’s financial standing?
Areas where our club excels (please comment):

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Areas that need attention (please comment):



Additional comments:

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
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MEMBERSHIP
Does our club set a membership goal for the year?
Y/N
Y/N
Are members encouraged to recruit new members?
Y/N
Does our club have a recruitment plan in place?
Y/N
Are new members properly inducted?
Y/N
Are new members properly orientated?
Y/N
Are new members immediately assigned to a committee?
Y/N
Are all members encouraged to regularly attend meetings?
Y/N
Are awards and other recognition presented in a meaningful manner?
Y/N
When new members are introduced, are they invited to share information about their
hobbies, family and background?
Areas where our club excels (please comment):

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Areas that need attention (please comment):


Additional comments:

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CLUB ACTIVITIES
Does our club schedule community service projects at least every quarter?
Y/N
Y/N
Does our club schedule fundraising projects at least every quarter?
Y/N
Are you given the opportunity to suggest new community service projects?
Y/N
Are you given the opportunity to suggest new fundraisers?
Y/N
Are our community service projects still relevant and successful?
Y/N
Do a majority of our club members participate in all projects?
Y/N
Do you feel that you are being asked to do too much?
Y/N
Does our club publicize its accomplishments, fundraisers and service projects?
Y/N
Does the club support district projects?
Y/N
Does the club support multiple district projects?
Y/N
Does the club support International Headquarters projects?
Y/N
Are you made aware of the club’s service goals?
Y/N
Are club newsletters published and distributed to all members?
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Areas where our club excels (please comment):


Areas that need attention (please comment):


Additional comments:

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PERSONAL SATISFACTION
Do you enjoy being a Lion?
Y/N
Y/N
Are you encouraged to set personal goals?
Y/N
Are you challenged to try new things?
Y/N
Are you given the opportunity to gain leadership skills
Y/N
Do you enjoy club meetings?
Y/N
Do you enjoy your club’s fundraising activities?
Y/N
Do you enjoy your club’s community service projects?
Y/N
Have you been given responsibility for activities?
Y/N
Have you been given responsibility in your committee?
Y/N
Are you informed about all aspects of your club?
Y/N
Do you feel like an important part of your club?
Y/N
Are you encouraged to participate in international, district and zone functions?
Y/N
Are you encouraged to visit other clubs
Areas where our club excels (please comment):
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Areas that need attention (please comment):
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Additional comments:
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is extremely important to the
club. Once the results of this survey are tabulated and evaluated, they will be shared with all
club members.
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Appendix 7 – CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION 2013-2014
To qualify the club must be chartered for 6 or more months prior to the end of the fiscal year,
further the objectives of the association, adhere to the association’s constitution and by-laws and
policies, and meet each requirements noted below during the fiscal year.
Date:
Club Number:
Member Number:
Club Name:
Club President’s Name: 2013-2014

Club in Good Standing
International per capita taxes and new member entrance fees are paid in
full and there is no outstanding balance of US$50 or more that is ninety
(90) days or more past due

Service
Date:
The club has conducted at least three service projects. Please briefly
describe the service activities that were conducted
Activity:
Date:
Activity:
Date:
Activity:
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Contribution
The club has made a contribution to LCIF

Membership
The club achieved a net growth in membership (including branch club
members when applicable) or sponsored a new club. The new members
attended an orientation and were properly inducted into the Lions club
Net Growth in Members: Name of sponsored club or Branch

Communication
The club has publicized the club’s service activities to the public through
local media and effectively communicated activities to club members.
Please explain briefly how the club service activities were publicized

Leadership
Development
All officer positions were filled in accordance with the constitution and
by-laws by qualified Lions, a majority of the club officers participated in a
leadership training program at the zone, district, multiple district or
international level and the club was represented at zone meetings

Club Development
The club has hosted regular and meaningful club meetings and submitted
the Monthly Membership Report, the Service Activity Report, and the
Club Officer Report (PU-101) in a timely manner
Date:
2013-2014 Past District Governor’s Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013-2014 District Governor’s Signature*: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*
In undistricted areas the Coordinating Lion or Provisional Zone or Region Chairpersons should sign the
completed form.
The completed form must be mailed to the English Language Department at International Headquarters,
or faxed to (630) 706-9130, to arrive by September 30, 2013. Request for review of award eligibility from a
disqualified club shall be considered only if received at International Headquarters within 12 months after
completion of the fiscal year, provided that the original application form is already filed at International
Headquarters. The award will be mailed to the 2013-2014 District Governor for presentation. In
undistricted areas the award will be mailed to the Coordinating Lions or directly to the 2013-2014 club
president
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Appendix 8 – NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONY
We are about to commence the induction ceremony which will welcome a new member/s to the
fellowship of the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , as Club Secretary, could you please confirm that the board have
approved _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ application for membership of this club?
I now call on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
and their sponsor Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to join me at the podium.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , on behalf of the officers and members of this Club, I am pleased you
have accepted our invitation to become a member of the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
and the worldwide affiliation of Lions Clubs International.
The International association of Lions Clubs was conceived at a meeting of business leaders in
Chicago in 1917 under the leadership of our founder, Melvin Jones
From that meeting, 23 clubs attended the first convention, held in Dallas that year, and by 1920
the Association had doubled in size and become an International Organisation. Today Lions are in
205 countries with a worldwide membership in excess of 1.3 Million, making it the largest and
most active service club organisation in the World. Here in Australia there are 1,400 plus clubs
with membership approaching 28,000 Lions.
The Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ has a proud history of community service, having
chartered over _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ years ago on the XXth of XXXXXXX XXXX. It has been
and indeed, still is a very successful club both within its own community and within the Lions
Community.
Membership of a Lions Club signifies your acceptance of certain obligations, most of which are
embodied in the Lions Objects and Code of Ethics. Lions Clubs International is not a fraternal,
social or political organisation. Instead, it is a group of men & women banded together to do
things which you and I cannot do as individuals, In essence, a Lions Club is a medium through
which people of good will can serve their fellow man.
You will find Lions, in general, and members of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Club, in particular,
are friendly & helpful with a strong community spirit and I know they will do their best to make
you most welcome.
At this point, I would like the Purposes and Ethics to be read and I ask Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ to read the Lions Purposes, followed by
Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with the Code of Ethics.
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , since you have expressed a desire to affiliate with this Club, and with
Lions Clubs International, I will now administer the Oath of membership and ask that you respond
to my words with a simple “I DO or “ I WILL”.
In the presence of its members, do you hereby accept membership in the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ knowing that such membership obligates you to participate in all functions of the
club?
“ I DO ”
To the best of your ability, will you abide by the Lions Code of Ethics, attend regular club
meetings, accept such assignments & tasks as are given to you and contribute your share to the
programs of your club, district and Lions Clubs International?
“ I WILL ”
Your sponsor, Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ will now present to you the Lions emblem which
signifies your membership.
( affix lapel badge )
I would now like your sponsor, Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , to respond to my words with a
simple “ I WILL “ as I outline his many obligations.
Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ it is your responsibility, as sponsor, to:
Make _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ feel welcome and ensure he/she is introduced to all
members.

Provide _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with information about the club, its board and its
constitution & by-laws.

Ask 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.
Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,will you accept your responsibility as a sponsoring Lion?
“ I WILL “
Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ you are now members of the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ and the newest Lions in World I would like to add that your priorities should be (1) to your Job
or Business, (2) your family and (3) any spare time you have left, please give some of that to
Lions.
On behalf of the club, I now present you with your official certificate of membership; dinner
badge and a new member’s kit which will help you get off to a good start in your life as a Lion.
We are all proud and happy to welcome you as a member of the Lions Club of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ ,fellow Lion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,please wear your Lions badge constantly and with
pride.
(Ask all members to make our new member welcome)
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