leadership

SCHEDULE A

Office Expenses are 38.6% of the total budget

38.6% or $14.50 = $5.60

The following is based on this figure.

Salaries

Rent & Hydro

Supplies

Furniture & Equipment

Postage

Telephone

Bank Charges

Employee benefits

Maintenance

Insurance

Audit

Treasurer

MD "A" Secretary

TOTAL

MULTIPLE DISTRICT "A" DUES STRUCTURE

Office Expenses 5.60

Regional Officers 2.68

Lions Magazine .67

Promotion Expense 1.00 Council Expenses 1.38

Effective Speaking .03

District Convention .32

Gifts and Honorariums .19

Council Chairperson .19

International Convention .07

Communication & Liaison .05

Constitution & Bylaws .13

Convention Advisory .19

Special Committeees .65

Hearing Conservation .01

Friendship Arches .03

Leadership .07

Research & Long Range Planning .25

Youth Activities .01

Bulletin Contest .01

Drug & Diabetes .05

Membership .03

Lioness .04

International Advisory .14

Lions Foundation of Canada .05

Extension .57

Training Forums .10

Annual MD"A" Dues $14.50

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It should be noted that although the District and Multiple District has made help available to the CMD's, the responsibility for Club growth remains with the Club. There is no more important job in a Club then being on the membership committee.

Perhaps the CMD's toughest job is convincing Club members to recruit. Many Lions have no interest in asking someone to become a Lion, and some of them will be intimidated by any attempts to push them into it. The wise CMD will try to know how each Lion in the Club feels about recruiting, so that no one need to be embarrassed. Just because it's easy for one Lion doesn't mean it's easy for another.

On the other hand, nearly all Lions are willing to go with someone else to recruit. CMD's may want to plan one or more membership drives a year wherein the Club is carefully divided into 3 or 4 teams who will come up with five to ten prospects and then make appointments to talk to the prospects as a team. This method reduces the pressure on the individual Lion. The new "Reason for being a Lion" packet available from L.C.I. is particularly useful for the reluctant sponsor.

The Club Membership Chairperson's Manual (ME-12) is possible the most neglected "Do It Yourself" book in North America. It outlines all you need to know to have success in a Lions Club, but it often never gets used because it never gets into the hands of the CMD. So see your Club Secretary or order one from L.C.I. today.

Anything can be accomplished by Lions working together as a team, and every Lion wants to be on a winning team. So CMD's, please attend all future Zone meetings with the Club President and Secretary.

LEADERS! - ARE THEY BORN OR MADE?

Firstly, how do you describe a leader? Well he or she can be many things, in fact just like Mr. Heinz - they come in many varieties.

All Lions are leaders in some ways, they may never be the boss, but we all, at some time lead, in our home, our work and at play.

Yes - we all make decisions that do effect others, decisions that change the direction of today. What am I driving at - you may ask?

We are in the middle of change, Lions Clubs International is at the crossroads, ready to place itself well in place for the year 2001 and onward.

If you reflect on our society today, we can easily see - people have lost the art of being responsible and proud of who and what they are.

Within our clubs many Lions just sit back - leave it to the other Lion to do all the work.

Yes, my friends - many of us have become Lions who simply want to enjoy the social, prestige an privileges - but do not want to earn these very special benefits.

I hope this workshop will help you to become leaders.

We don't have to take on the job of President in our club to lead - all we need to do is take on a job and do it, to make sure it is done and not just let it happen.

By all of us doing a bit, taking on what we pledged to do when we took up our membership is being a leader.

Many of you can say - that's all right for you to say - but I have work or home pressures...

My friends - who hasn't got those pressures. (Just think about that).

You! - Yes! You are "SPECIAL", because you have seen the need to help others.

You! - Yes! You can write the history of today and lead us to tomorrow.

You! - Yes! You are the chairman, Secretary, President, District Officer or District Governor of tomorrow if you want.

You, my friends are Lions ... who wasn't to be ... LEADERS WHO SERVE..

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To provide Information about Lionism

in general and the operation of your

Club in particular

To inform Club Leaders and Lions of

their respective responsibilities

and to give guidance regarding their

new duties

To supply standard reference material

for all Clubs within the District

To promote an positive and progressive

attitude within your own Club towards

Lionism in general

AIM HIGH - THINK BIG - REACH WIDE - SEE FAR

BE ENTHUSIASTIC - DARE TO TRY - DARE TO CARE

"THAT'S LIONISM"

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WHAT OUR INTERNATIONAL DUES PAY FOR

While we all know how our dues are used at the Club and District level, we may wonder what happens to the portion of the dues which goes to the International Association.

The basic purpose of the International Association of Lions Clubs, is to organize, charter and supervise service Clubs and to coordinate and standardize the activites of such Clubs.

To finance this worldwide operation, Lions Clubs International collects annual dues of US$24.00 per member out of the annual dues each active member pays to the Club. What do these dues pay for?

Part of them go for the maintenance and operation of International Headquarters. This includes the cost of the building and its maintenance, salaries of 300 or more staff employees, equipment, mail and telephone service, office supplies, forms, etc.

For US$4.75 of his or her annual dues, each member receives the Lion Magazine, which is the only means of communication between International Headquarters and the individual member. Despite large increases in postage and production costs, the annual subscription price has increased only US$3.75 since the Lion started in 1918.

Fifty cents of the dues finance the annual International Convention of the Lions Clubs delegates, where Clubs have a voice in the election of officers, constitutional changes and the approval of various Lions programs.

The International President, other elected officers, directors and District Governors receive no pay, but they are constantly on call for travel, conferences, meetings and service to Lions Clubs. Lions Clubs International reimburse them for their actual expenses, up to certain maximums provided in the Rules of Audit.

Many other items are covered by the annual dues; literature and publications for the guidance and information of the Districts and Clubs, legal service, international exchange, club supplies, public relations, insurance and training programs. Through a very strict system of accounting and budgetary controls the Board of Directors keep a watchful eye on every expenditure. Here's the actual breakdown on how the International Dues are spent.

International Dues Structure (US$'s)

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Preface....

This book is being provided to Lions

for information - guidance and reference.

I would like to acknowledge and say thank

you to the five Lions and the one Lioness who

wrote up an article as designated in the book.

All other information was gathered from

many other sources, from experience and

memory. My sincere thanks to all the Lions

who encouraged me to write and compile

the remaining information in this book.

Hoping you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.

Yours in Lionism PCC Gerry Albert

A-5 LEADERSHIP

INFORMATION MANUAL

MARCH 1st, 2001.

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Aims and Objectives

Leadership

Leaders .... Are the Born or Made?

The Art of Leadership

Grooming and Training Potential Leaders

How to get along with People

Your Club and You

Your Club and the District

Our Lions Emblem and Club Supplies

Club Leadership Means Involvement

Organizing Effective Club Meetings

Proper Introduction of Guest Speakers

The Club Membership Director (CMD)

Retention

Advantages of becoming a Lion

Club Visitations

Motivation

Our Code of Ethics and Club Objects

Proud to be a Lion

What our MD"A" Dues Pay For

What our International Dues Pay For

History of MD"A"

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LEADERSHIP by PCC Gerry Albert

What is in store for us in this new Lionistic year? A fresh start with new hope, resolutions and plans? The question is, nothing is going to happen for us, good or bad, unless we make it happen. To sit around wishing for better days, better this and better that, is living in a fantasy land.

Every day we Lions are in the arena of life, and it's up to each individual to squeeze out every bit of life that we can. Only this will give you the fresh start and the better days that you might be hoping for.

And now, I would like to "Challenge You to New Heights." As you take your new positions, as the new generation of Lion Leaders, you have it within your power to change the image of Lionism for the better. You have within your grasp the ability to begin to mold your Clubs into an organization that will be attractive to increasing numbers of people. To do this we must give thought to what attracts people to join an organization such as ours.

The challenge for Lions is to pass the torch of Leadership on to those who will be the leaders of tomorrow, and for young people to accept that torch with confidence and resolve, and with a commitment that because of their efforts, tomorrow will indeed, be better than today.

Do not delude yourself with wistful thinking, but rather take a positive step and make a commitment that you can live with. Extend yourself a little more each day. Reach out and touch, do not limit yourself. A person is only limited by his own reach. You will be amazed at what you can actually accomplish with a positive attitude on anything you do.

It's very important that we develop Leaders that will represent each Zone and Region in our District. When Strategies are developed, Zone an Region Chairpersons must be seen and heard to discuss these changes. They are the voice of each individual Club. They are all part of the A-5 Team.

We at the District level will do all we can to bring forth to you the Lions of District A-5 more education and more information. We are dedicated to the improvement of Leadership. But to do this we need a Team of dedicated District Officers, Chairpersons, and Clubs who are committed to do their part to make our communities a better place to live.

By now most of you will have heard what our District Governor's Goals are for the year. To say that he is a man of Action is putting it mildly. One of his Goals is to create a district-wide awareness among the Lions, the need to develop effective "Leadership."

Lack of Leadership is the cause of many of our problems and this leadership program will hopefully remedy some of these situations. Take "Retention" for instance - it's nothing more than taking better care of our members. We're letting all too many new members and long time members slip away. Again it's a matter of Leadership in the Club. This book will make Club Officers more aware of what is available to help them stabilize and increase the membership in their Clubs.

This program can only succeed through the dedicated efforts of every Lion and Club in our District, and this requires commitment from every Club Officer.

WORDS TO MAKE YOU THINK

It's an old story ... the one where three preachers go fishing. Two of them get out of the boat and walk to shore, but the third preacher trying to do the same, sinks in over his head. While he' struggling to swim to shore, the two on shore comment, "If he had come to the leadership workshop he would know where the rocks are."

RECEIPE FOR HAPPINESS

As we enjoy these great day's here's a few words of Helen Keller to help us appreciate this time of year. "Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind; hear the music of voices, the song of a bird, as if you would be stricken deaf tomorrow. Touch each object as if your tactile sense would fail. Smell the perfume of flowers, taste with relish each morsel, as if you could never smell or taste again."

In closing, I would like to ask every Lion in District A-5 to pledge to try to double his or her efforts in serving the cause of Lionism by rendering service to those in need, always remembering ... THE FUTURE BELONGS TO LEADERS.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP

Simply and plainly defined, a leaders is someone who has followers. The leader deserves to have followers. He has earned recognition. Authority alone is no longer enough to command respect.

The leader is a great servant. The Master of Men expressed the ideal of leadership in a democracy when he said, "And whosoever will be chief amount you, let him be your servant."

The leaders sees things through the eyes of his followers. He puts himself in their shoes and helps them make their dreams come true.

The leader does not say, "Get going." Instead he says, "Lets go," and leads the way. He does not walk behind with a whip; he is out front with a banner.

The leaders assumes that his followers are working with hi, not for him.

He considers them partners in the work and sees to it that they share in the rewards. He glorifies the team spirit.

The leader duplicates himself in others. He is a builder. He helps those under him to grow big because he realizes that the more men and women an organization has the stronger it will be.

The leader does not hold people down, he lifts them up. He reaches out his hand to help his followers scale the peaks.

The leader has faith in people. He believes in them, trusts them and thus draws the best in them. He has found that they rise to his high expectations.

The leader uses his heart as well as his head. After he has looked at the facts with his head he lets his heart take a look, too. He is not only a boss - he is a friend.

The leaders is a self starter. He creates plans and sets them in motion. He is both a man of thought and a man of action - both dreamer and doer.

The leader has a sense of humor. He is not a stuffed shirt. He can laugh at himself. He has a humble spirit.

The leader can be led. He is not interested in having his own way, but in finding the best way. He has an open mind.

The leader keeps his eyes on high goals. He strives to make the efforts of his followers and himself contribute to the enrichment of personality, the achievement of more abundant living for all and the improvement of civilization.

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GROOMING AND TRAINING POTENTIAL LEADERS

by PCC Gerry Albert

Over the years that I've been a Lion, it has been my observation that on all levels we too frequently select or elect leaders who are not prepared for the office they have been placed or elected in. As we start this new millennium year, Lion Leaders will be needed more than ever before, and as I see it, the grooming and training of these potential leaders must begin at the local Club level.

Mr. President, as the Leader of our Lions Club this year, it is one or your responsibilities to begin to encourage potential leaders from your Club to avail themselves of every possible chance to better equip themselves for further service both in your Club and in higher offices in the District.

Over the next few year, there are many of you who are presently Presidents, 1st Vice Presidents, or Secretaries who might desire to become Zone Chairmen, Regional Chairmen, Vice-District Governor and even District Governors - yes and even with the potential of higher offices on the International level. Will you be ready? Will you be prepared? Will that prospective Lion Leader in your Club be encouraged to become a future Leader?

There are many ways that you as the leader of your Club can be of help to these Lions. As the President you can observe the following:

The interest displayed by your members.

The faithfulness of attendance.

The willingness to serve on committees, work parties, etc.

The capabilities of each Lion.

Any other characteristics of a good Leader.

When you see any of the foregoing and recognize the potential leader, then encourage him or her to better prepare themselves by:

Attending Zone and Cabinet meetings.

Multiple District Convention.

Schools of Instruction and Leadership Forums.

International Convention if at all possible.

A vast amount of knowledge of Lionism is available at all these functions.

A potential leader should also have a working knowledge of the various constitutions of the Club, District and Lions International. basically this knowledge is self acquired by personal study of these documents and the observation of their use.

Here is an outline that you may find helpful in grooming potential leaders who desire to move on to higher levels of service above that of a Club.

Desire:

Track Record:

Qualifications:

Endorsement of Individual Clubs:

Preparation of oneself for office:

Preparation:

Any officer of the District must be filling that office because he or she has the desire to offer their capabilities to serve in that capacity.

Never because no other Lion is interested.

Attendance and service in the Club and District functions. Offices held in the local Club.

As per the Constitution and by-laws of the Club and District.

The local or home Club of any candidate must to the very first screening of potential candidates for any office.

Knowledge of what the office desired requires. The duties of that office. The time and finances available to serve in that position.

To campaign and prepare for an election.

Make timely announcements of intentions - well ahead of time and deadlines.

Visit as many clubs as possible. Make yourself known.

Be prepared to lose gracefully. In any election there can only be one winner.

Keep skid chains on your tongue. Say less than you think. Cultivate a soothing voice. How you say it often means more than what you say.

Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what the cost.

Never lose an opportunity to say a kind word to or about somebody. Praise work well done, regardless of who did it.

Be interested in others, their pursuits, their homes and their families. Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel you regard them as important.

Be cheerful. Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Hide your worries and disappointments under a smile.

Keep an open mind on all debatable questions. Discuss, but don't argue. It is a mark of a superior mind to disagree and remain friendly.

Let your virtues speak for themselves and refuse to discuss the shortcomings of others. Discourage gossip by changing the subject.

Have respect for the feelings of others. Wit and humor at the expense of a friend is never worth it.

Pay no attention to destructive remarks and personal attacks on you. Live so that on one will believe them. Remember, a common cause of back-biting is dissatisfaction with oneself.

Don't be concerned about your just due. Do a good turn for the sake of being helpful.

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ON HOW TO GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE

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YOUR CLUB AND YOU

Did you ever notice that the official name of the organization we belong to is The International Association of Lions Clubs? Why - The reason is simply that our club is the member of the association, and we are members of the club. Our name does serve to remind us that it is only through our club that we are Lions, and that it is here that our first loyalty lies.

One of our great responsibilities as a member of this club, is to keep faith with the spirit and accomplishments of those who founded and built this club. We do that by remembering that a Lions Club is organized above all else to serve the community - first our own - and then the world community.

Everything else, our social and fund raising events, our club and board meetings, are designed to support this primary mission. By doing our share to make social and fund raising events a success, and by attending regular club, committee and board meetings, we demonstrate our willingness to be an effective part of the many. Our goal should be to make this not only a club of Lions, but a club of friends.

Every member shares the responsibility of service, a responsibility that extends beyond simply raising money or writing cheques, but to finding ways to serve personally in some way. We must be willing and even eager to offer the benefits and opportunities our club and association provide to men and women we feel will share our "We Serve" spirit, for if we feel the pride that we should feel, we should be proud to share our good fortune with others.

This might be best illustrated by determining what would happen if "One Lion" - you - fell short of completing a project. What if you didn't deliver that final Christmas food basket, sell that extra ticker, or show up to do your share of work at one of our major functions. The club activity would still be successful, but the activity would miss maximum success by precisely the degree to which you didn't give you best. And who are the real losers? Why, that needy family who went without Christmas dinner, and your club who might have made an extra $100 had you been there.

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YOUR CLUB AND THE DISTRICT

An association much like a company, needs a definite organizational structure. this structure defines roles, identifies key personnel and creates communication channels for information and decision making.

Every Lions Club is part of the organizational structure of Lions Clubs International, which also includes Zones, Regions, Districts, Multiple districts and our world wide Association.

To explain how each Club interacts with others, remember you Lions Club is part of a Zone which is part of a Region, which is part of the District. In District A-5 we have a total of 6 Regions.

Region 14, which is the Sudbury area, has 2 Zones with 13 Clubs.

Region 15, the Kirkland Lake - New Liskeard area has 2 Zones and 14 Clubs.

Region 17, the North Bay area has 3 Zones with 18 Clubs.

Region 20, the Timmins - Moosonee area has 2 Zones with 10 Clubs.

Region 31, the Sault Ste. Marie area has 3 Zones with 12 Clubs.

Region 47, the Eastern and Northern part of the Sudbury area has 2 Zones and 11 Clubs.

This makes up our District called A-5 with 78 Clubs, as of March 1, 2001 which covers the area from White River to Mattawa on the east, south to Burkes Falls and north to Moosonee and Moose Factory. Each year our District holds a convention and at this convention we elect 14 Zone Chairpersons, 6 Region Chairpersons, one Vice-Governor and one District Governor. Our District of A-5 is just one of the 11 Districts in Ontario, which as a group is known as Multiple District A.. Worldwide, Lions Clubs International has 740 Districts in 185 countries.

Some Districts are entire countries such as Belgium, Portugal and Egypt. Other areas have so many clubs that they are divided into sub-districts like ours that are known as Multiple Districts. But all are similar in one respect. They all have a District Governor. Elected for a one year term, the Governor is assisted by a Vice-District Governor, Regional Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons and an Advisory Committee.

Every Lions Club is part of this District organization as it's President and Secretary serve on the Governor's Advisory Committee. through this committee, all Clubs have a voice in district operations.

As an officer of Lions Clubs International, the District Governor serves as a liaison between Clubs and the association. He or she must visit each Club once during his or her year, then make a detailed report about it's status to the International headquarters. The Governor offers advice and guidance when needed, and overseas district activities and administration. In general the Governor helps Clubs in the District to better serve.

While Clubs do receive assistance, they also have a responsibility to the District. Club secretaries must report monthly on membership, attendance and Club activities. Clubs are entitled to - and should - take part in District Conventions by sending delegates and participating in all convention activities. Finally, Clubs also have a responsibility to support District wide programs and events.

Like every organization, Lions Club International's framework is important to it's success.

Teamwork between Clubs and Districts provide essential support to every aspect of Lionism. That's why new members are the lifeblood of any Lion Club. They bring new and fresh ideas for community service, fresh enthusiasm for the work of Lionism and a continuing supply of candidates for future Club leadership.

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OUR LIONS EMBLEM AND CLUB SUPPLIES

The emblem on our Club Banner, the emblem that each member should wear daily, identifies us as Lions in more than 185 countries and geographical areas around the world. to the observer our pin suggests service, service to those in need, regardless of race, religion or politics, service in caring, in a personal and humane way.

You may be interested in a little history; many designs were considered, until a single "L" in a circle, over a Lion's head was finally chosen. The design of the Lion, is two headed; one is looking to the achievements of the past and the other is looking to the future, and the many works of service yet to be accomplished.

It became our official emblem on December 31, 1921 and has served us well ever since. It has been worn by millions, always with pride, pride in service, that has been provided to millions of those in need, in every corner of the world. Our emblem also carries a responsibility to those who wear it. A responsibility to do nothing that will dishonor it in any way, or to permit it's use - or misuse - by non Lions, or by Lions who seek profit from their membership. At our International Headquarters, two divisions share the responsibility for our emblem protection.

The legal division works to make sure that our emblem is properly registered and protected worldwide, and acts to stop it's unauthorized use. The Club Supplies Division works to make it available to every Lion worldwide.

The Club Supply Catalogue is printed in color and contains hundreds of items, many of them new every year, is available to every member through the Club Secretary. It contains everything from the many versions of lapel pins that we wear, to attractive gifts for family and friends. In between are necessities like Club gavels, gongs and banners, numerous plaques an other awards, and even basic forms to help us operate our Clubs in an efficient manner.

In a recent year, Club Supply Sales exceeded 8 million dollars, U.S.. Out role as members is to display the emblem at every opportunity, and to do everything we can to enhance and strengthen it's meaning and prestige.

If our Lions Pin could only talk ... It might just say something like this...

Don't overlook me, Lions

I'm the Lions PinRight up here in front. Put the spotlight on me because I'm proud to play a part in the lives of millions who wear me as their symbol of service to the community.

I've witnessed excitement, sadness and happiness. I've been with my wearer as the eyes of deceased Lions were removed for deposit in the eye Banks. I was there too, when I watched as the hungry were fed, and the destitute were cared for.

I've seen the Leader Dogs instill in a blind person a new kind of confidence as they move about their sightless world.

I've heard the hearts of the retarded pounding with joy when Lions visited them. I've seen and heard the laughter of children in playgrounds, enjoying recreational facilities and leadership provided by Lions.

Yes I've traveled all over the world and can recall thousands of incidents diverted from sadness to gladness because those who wear me made it so.