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An Introduction to Lions Quest
As a business leader, what are some of the skills you see as being necessary to
work in today’s marketplace?
Overview of Lions Quest
Lions Quest is a school based, positive youth development program encompassing:– Drug and bullying prevention– Violence prevention and conflict resolution– Teaching Social and Emotional skills– Building Character and teaching Values– Using Service as a way to apply topics
learned in the classroom
Lions Quest Programs
• Lions Quest Skills for Growing
(Ages 5 - 10)
• Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence
(Ages 11 – 14)
• Lions Quest Skills for Action
(Ages 15 – 20)
Program Goals
• Engage students, families, the school, and community members,
• Provide opportunities for young people to learn essential social and emotional skills,
• Engage young people in the practice of good citizenship through service learning and philanthropy and
• Strengthen young people’s commitment to their family, positive peers, school, and community.
Life Skills Development
Lions Quest programs emphasize essential life skills such as:
• managing emotions and resolving conflicts,
• self-confidence and self-discipline,
• responsibility and good judgment,
• effective communication,
• decision-making and problem-solving,
• strengthening relationships,
• resisting negative peer pressure,
• higher-order thinking and goal-setting, and
• community and civic engagement.
Five Program Components
1. classroom curriculum to integrate within classes such as language arts, health or social studies or as a stand alone course (includes service-learning projects),
2. parent involvement,3. community involvement,4. a positive school climate (teaching
techniques and subject themes to be integrated into all subjects), and
5. professional development and training.
Past International President Clement Kusiak
How do I get started?
• Learn about the program: – review website – on-line chairperson training– attend a workshop (for free) – talk with teachers or Lion champions in your
area
• Reach out to educators, administrators, university personnel, or community leaders about Lions Quest. Start with who you know.
What resources are available?
• Contact the office in your country – if none, contact LCIF
• Promotional Grants available - $1,000 to Districts or MDs without Core 4 grants; no matching funds necessary
• Core 4 grants
LCIF Financial Support
• Core 4 Grants– Initiate or expand programs– Commitment of MD/district funds– $100,000 available to Multiple Districts– $25,000 for sub-districts
• Seeking additional funding through governments, multilateral organizations and foundations
LCIF Additional Support
• Streamlining procedures and coordinating international workshops
• Bringing country programs together to share ideas and collaborate on projects
• Administrative Support, Training and Technical Assistance
• Developing innovative materials
New Country Implementation
• All stakeholders agree on the suitability of the program for local implementation
• Steering Committee formed• Initial implementation plan designed• Program translation and adaptation
undertaken • Pilot workshop conducted
How do I choose a Lions Quest Chairperson?
• Choose someone with education, social work or other similar background
• Choose someone interested in youth programs
• Choose someone with energy (the most important qualification!)
Past International President
Rohit Mehta
Why should Lions support Lions Quest?
Why is Lions Quest Important?
• Research has shown that when students’ emotional needs are addressed, children do better academically. SEL programs can improve academic performance by at least 11%!
• LQ addresses issues such as drugs and violence not in isolation but together in a holistic, coordinated approach.
• LQ teaches 21st Century Workforce Skills – Cultural literacy and global awareness– Higher order thinking and reasoning– Real world application of planning and management– Personal social responsibility– Inventive thinking; creativity
• LQ supports Character Education – teaching values based skills such as ethical decision making and social consciousness.
• LQ uses civic engagement and service learning as a hands-on tool to teach these Character and SEL skills.
Lions and Lions Quest
• Lions Quest is a practical extension of the service ethic of Lionism
• Lions entities manage LQ programs at the national level
• Local Lions are critical to introducing the program to schools and raising funds
• Creates ongoing partnership between local Lions and schools and communities
Lions Quest Strengthens Lionism
• Reaching children and students in need• Leveraging LCIF funds• Creating a world brand and reputation
for Lions and their youth work• Enhancing Lions membership by
attracting individuals committed to youth involvement (New: Lions Quest Clubs!)
Lions Quest in India
• Run by the Lions Quest in India Foundation
• Council of Governors of each MD appoints one trustee to represent that MD at the Foundation
• Foundation appointed a steering committee to make changes to the program to suit local culture, language and education system
LQIF Role
• Foundation runs teacher training workshops, makes presentations to Lions, coordinates with government and local NGOs
• Monitors the program countrywide• Promotes the program with Lions and
education officials• Manages Core 4 grants• Runs administration of the program: selling
materials, organizing workshops, paying trainers
What are my first steps?
• Write down one way to find out more information
• Write down one person you will contact when you return home
• Write how you will present LQ to your club
• Write one idea you have to involve other Lions