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District Governor—Sharon Bishop - District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs
MD 201 N2 NEWSLETTER — ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898
Greetings from District Governor Sharon
January 2017 — Go Out Listen & Deliver Gold Lions Service
Welcome to 2017. I trust you all had a wonderful Christ-
mas and New Year. The second half of our Lions year
commences and this is a very important part of our year.
WE TURN 100! I trust you all have your celebrating plan-
ning well under way.
Lions District Q1 has planned a special day on March 4th.
It is a Lions Awareness Day and they have invited all
other Districts to join with them, for more information go
to their website.
Also remember we have our Multiple District convention
in Hobart in May this year. This is promising to be a won-
derful convention in a unique part of our great country.
Details are available on the Lions Australia website.
Please give some serious thought to making the trip and
experiencing the fun, fellowship and great learning oppor-
tunities.
I would ask that ALL Membership Chairpersons get onto
the LCI site and have a look in the members section at
'Invite for Impact'. You will need to register with the Li-
ons Learning Centre but it will be really worth the effort.
This is a wonderful program, while in the Lions Learning
Centre you may want to avail yourself of some of the
other fabulous Lions Learning Centre training and ideas,
how do you register? That is easy, you type in your mem-
bership number ( if you don't know this ask your Club
Secretary) and a password and you are in!
The Faculty Development Institute will be happening in
New Zealand next month. There was a lot of applicants
but limited spaces (13 for Australia). Priority was given to
Lions from Districts who are in trouble with membership,
for those Lions from N2 who did apply; they have been
placed on the reserve list as we are not a District in trou-
ble.
February is nomination month, please ensure you all read
your Constitution on how nominations and elections
SHOULD be held. This will ensure your club is acting
within the rules of our association, just because a club has
done their nominations and elections the same way for
years does not necessarily make it constitutional. In this
instance ' home rules' DO NOT apply.
If you have any questions once having read the Constitution
please contact our District Constitution and Bylaws Chair PDG
Carl von Stein who will be more than happy to provide the neces-
sary information to ensure your Club's election process is correct
and constitutional.
Has your club thought about establishing a Club Branch? You
may have a special interest group near you, such as a Quilters
Group, Craft Group or a new housing subdivision near you and
who may be interested in forming a Club Branch, you only need
5 people! If you would like more information or you would like a
workshop to explore this idea please contact PDG Ron Skeen or
your Area Coordinator for further information.
Let's start this second half of our Lions year with inducting 100
new Lions to help us celebrate our 100 years.
Yours in Lionism
DG Sharon
NOTE:
Due to issues with my Email Address
becoming overloaded & some Articles lodged by
Clubs & District Chairpersons ending up as Spam,.
I have created a new Email Address, ONLY for
the Lodging of Articles for the District Newsletter.
Could you please start using
Welcome to new members
CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR
Lions Club of Cabramatta Thanh Phat Chow Jenny Siv Phan Tew
Cabra-Vale
Lions Club of Canberra Lake
Tuggeranong Rhonda Redford Phillipa Heess
Lions Club of Gunning Geoffrey K Halliburton Shirley Luck
Lions Club of Jindabyne Lios A Merriman Terry Chalk
Lions Club of Narellan Gregory L Wood Graham Clift
Lions Club of South West Sydney Sorn Kim Adrian Wong
District 201 N2 covers southeast NSW and the ACT,
comprising Lions, Lioness & LEOs Clubs in south -
western Sydney, down the Hume Highway to Bowning,
ACT, Snowy Mountains, Far South Coast, Eurobodalla,
Shoalhaven, and Illawarra.
Welcome to the following new members of N2 Clubs
who joined since the December 2016 N2 e-newsletter
was distributed. Enjoy the activities, fun and fellowship
of the world’s largest service organisation. Don’t be
afraid to ask questions and suggest new projects. We look forward to meeting you.
Lioness Report
Hi everyone.
Welcome to 2017. I
hope everyone had a
wonderful Christmas,
spending lots of time
with their families.
I have just returned
from my trip to USA with my daughter and
granddaughter. We had a lovely white
Christmas in Stowe which is in Vermont
Unfortunately holidays don’t last forever and
it’s back to reality for me.
I would like to say a huge congratulations to
Lioness Heather Howe, who was presented
with a Melvin Jones Fellowship by Wollon-
gong Lions. A well-deserved award. It is a
testament to you for your hard work and the
many hours you spend working as a Lioness.
Wollongong Lioness have been working for
Red Cross, serving refreshments at the Blood
Bank, Telecross and knitting. They are also
fundraising at bbqs at Officeworks,
Liverpool Lioness held a successful Craft
Stall at Miller Shopping Centre. They are
also busy manning the Craft Stall at Liver-
pool Hospital. The Lioness are always busy
crocheting and knitting items for their stalls.
Shoalhaven Lioness work many hours for the
Salvation Army. As well as that the Lioness
catered for a Suicide Prevention meeting.
They helped Bomaderry Lions at Carols in
the Park and Christmas Party.
Camden Lioness held two Cake Stalls at
Bunnings. The also held a Family Fun Night
at McDonalds
Their Christmas raffle sold very well with
lot’s of great prizes donated by some gener-
ous people in the community. Camden is
combining with the Lions Clubs in their
Zone to raise $150.000 to purchase medical
equipment for Camden/Campbelltown Hos-
pital. This is a Lions Centenary Project.
Well done Eden Lioness for inducting 3 new
members. You have all been busy with your
many catering projects and working for An-
glicare, Meals on Wheels and St. Vincent’s.
Well done to you all and keep up the good
work.
Lyn
Lioness Co-Ordinator.
Page 2 January 2017 Edition
Past members remembered
The following members of the N2 Lions family passed
away since the December 2016 Edition of the N2
E-Newsletter was distributed.
The N2 Lions family thanks them for their friendship &
service to their community and Lions, & offers our
condolences to their families, friends & colleagues.
May their service be an example to us.
Club Name District Governor N2 1996/97 PDG William A (Bill) Shrimsky
Lions Club of Pambula Merimbula Peter MacKnight
District Statistics as at 10.01pm 20th January 2017:
T This Month: This Year:
Opening Balance - 1,643 1,647
Added Members - 4 113
Dropped Members - 11 124
Closing Balance - 1,636 1,636
Net Gain/Loss - -7 -11
WORLDWIDE 1,395,132
Page 3 January 2017 Edition
Official publication of Lions District 201 N2 Editor: Jim Armstrong MAIES
P O Box 74, Moss Vale 2577
Phone: 02 4868 1714—04 1478 4421
Email: [email protected]
Website: http:\\201n2.lions.org.au
The “MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter” relies on the contributions of Cabinet Officers and
Club members. Please keep submitting stories, they improve the content and make
interesting reading for other Lions.
Please email articles in text or Word Format, with photos attached to the emails.
E-newsletter Deadlines for 2016/17 - 20th Day of each month
NEXT EDITION: Distributed in February/March 2017,
the printed and Internet editions of the N2 Newsletter are being lodged with the NSW State Library, the access
codes being:
ISSN—(Print) 1837—588X
ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898
All photos in this edition are copyright of Lions District 201N2, unless otherwise credited.
Urgent Attention of
Club Secretaries
All Directory Orders will now be placed via the MD201 Club Supplies online shop
Clubs will have several opportunities to confirm Club Details and Order quantities
Club contacts will now nominate a “Preferred” phone number for publication
Key Dates for Clubs: 1st Feb 2017 Directory Orders Opening date for 2017/2018 edition orders
15th April 2017 Club Elections All Club elections to have been held by this date
21st April 2017 Club Details Closing date for Club details to be submitted
30th April 2017 Directory Orders Closing date for 2017/2018 Directory orders
1st May 2017 Club Details Clubs will receive email confirmation of listing details
5-8th May 2017 Club Details & Orders Details available for review at National Convention
8th May 2017 Club Details Deadline for corrections
Page 4 January 2017 Edition
Holidays are over and a new year is well under way. I trust all Lions had opportunities to enjoy time with family over the
Christmas/new Year period.
I have been busy over the last two months speaking with Lions to progressively fill positions in the 2017-18 Cabinet. I have
been gratified that most Lions have embraced the opportunity to serve our organisation in a range of capacities. But, I still have
more to do. If you have a strong interest in a particular area, please feel free to contact me and discuss your interest. In the event
that someone has accepted that role, you may still be able to work with them and assist or position yourself to take on the role
in the future. If you don’t tell me of your interest, I won’t know and probably won’t call.
Over 13-15 January, Mary and I spent three days back in classrooms learning more about our roles for the coming year. It was a
great opportunity to meet the Lions and partners who will be representing the other 18 districts across Australia.
One of the highlights was a visit on Friday to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney. The District Governors
(Elect) spent the morning in ‘class’ before our partners joined us – they had been being educated back at the hotel. After lunch
we were given a guided tour of the Genomics and Epigenetics Division and the Kinghorne Cancer Centre – in part it was
recognition of the recent contribution of the Australian Lions Children’s Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) and the Lions
Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) towards the institute’s costs in gathering and analysing the genomes of children with
cancer. The medical, computing and biology professionals involved provided us with a wonderful insight to the work they do.
The analysis of the genome of both the patient and the specific cancer is used to identify where the patient’s genome is being
damaged and if there is an optimal drug regimen that may be effective.
While not part of the ALCCRF funded projects, one outcome of genomic research to date has been to identify several types of
pancreatic cancer. Of all the types identified, one has been ‘matched’ to an existing anti-cancer drug approved for use in
treating a different cancer and is likely to have beneficial effects against the specific strain of pancreatic cancer.
Clearly, this work by Garvan, which aims to collect and analyse over 18,000 genome samples per year, has great potential to
improve the lives of many with a range of cancers.
In conjunction with Lion Dave Robson of Kiama, our District Global Leadership Team Coordinator for 2014-17, and other
members of the current and next District Cabinets we have started planning for training for 2017-18. The timetables for Club
Development Forums across the District will be released in the next newsletter.
Lion Chris Howard.
1st VDG.
2016/2017.
1st Vice District Governor’s Report – January 2017
The wonder on 5 year old Amelia's face says it all as Sue
from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance adjusts her
new custom-made walking frame.
Five year old Amelia looked uncertain as she was lowered into a jumble of wheels,
springs, struts and screws designed to help her get around. Those bits and pieces
were among the thousand or so working parts in her new Hart Walker.
Amelia and her brother Sam who is almost three years have a rare condition similar
to cerebral palsy which limits their mobility. In December they visited the Cerebral
Palsy Alliance in Canberra to be fitted with orthotic walking frames which will help
them walk hands-free and play at eye level with their friends.
A physiotherapist and a consultant-technician supervised the initial fittings for the
children. Although Hart Walkers are made to measure they need adjusting to match
each child’s anatomy and regular maintenance sessions to replace worn parts and
cater for the growth spurts kids have.
Eight Canberra clubs combined to donate $16 000 for the two devices plus $2000
each year for ongoing costs. Club representatives were on hand to encourage
Amelia and Sam as they took their first steps and say the sister and brother did
remarkably well for their first time.
Lions have a long history of helping kids ‘get on their feet.’ So far the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation have
provided walkers for nearly 2000 children at a cost of over $12 million. Last year in N2 District parents and organisations like the
Cerebral Palsy Alliance logged eight requests with local Lions.
Page 5 January 2017 Edition
“The Future of Peace” is the theme for the Peace Poster
and LCI Essay Contests for the coming year. Over the next
month or two is the time to engage with schools if you are
interested in being involved in the program.
The Peace Poster Contest is a reasonably well known pro-
ject, but the LCI Essay Contests was only introduced six
years ago so that visually impaired children had a platform
to express themselves on the same theme as the Peace
Poster Contest. To date we have yet to have an entry for
this contest in Australia. It would be great if N2 could be
the first District to do so.
Either way these are two great initiatives by Lions. The
contest is possibly the first time a young person will come
in contact with our organisation, the first opportunity for us
to show the badge and create a lasting impression. It is also
a membership opportunity as we engage with schools and
the parents / grandparents of these young people. Please
consider these programs as a part of your clubs youth ac-
tivities.
PDG Ron Skeen OAM, District Chairperson
Peace Poster / LCI Essay Contest
In medium to larger clubs it is beneficial to have the recommended three member Membership Committee in place. In small
clubs this may not be as easy to put in place, but you must have a Membership Chair if you are serious about your clubs sur-
vival.
Your Membership Committee is responsible for monitoring the clubs membership, satisfaction and for membership recruit-
ment. To that end the committee should develop a plan for the Lions year and have that plan endorsed by the Board of Direc-
tors. It is always prudent to work with the current President and Club Executive when developing this plan.
There are recommended duties for each of the three members of the Membership Committee: -
The Chairman of the Membership Committee, who ideally should be in their third year with the committee, is a Club Board
Member and reports directly to the Board of Directors. They also oversee the other members of the committee while hav-
ing a firm eye on the membership plan.
The second member of the committee (vice chairman), who should be in their second year on the committee, has a focus on
retention and leadership. That is holding on to the membership the club has and developing members to become future
leaders of the club and perhaps beyond and in the case of new members to the club, orientation into the organisation. This
position can also undertake club welfare duties if this position is not allocated elsewhere.
The third and newest member to the membership committee focusses on membership development, i.e. the recruitment of new
members and ensuring they are actively involved in the club.
The make-up of the committee is flexible to suit your club.
In my article in the last District Newsletter I stressed the point, that you needed to have your club in good shape if you were to
attract, and more importantly hold on to members. I also mentioned that there are some excellent resources on our District,
Multiple District (National) and Lions Clubs International websites to help you in this regard.
Once you have your club up and running well there is equally as many if not more resources on these websites to help you seek
potential members regardless of which approach you wish to take. This is where the Membership Committee comes to the fore
and I will cover member recruitment in my next article.
PDG Ron Skeen OAM
Global Membership Team Coordinator
District GMT COORDINATOR PDG Ron Skeen OAM
Page 6 January 2017 Edition
Attention Club Treasurer,
It has recently come to my attention a number of Clubs are not using best practice when paying their International
dues. I am aware some Clubs have sent Australian cheques to the United States (which may breach Commonwealth
law), paid International dues with member’s private credit cards (involving poor exchange rates and additional fees)
or purchased an international draft (costing around $25 and a poor exchange rate).
The most efficient method of paying International dues is to forward to me a cheque in the Australian dollar amount
shown on your MyLCI statement, drawn on your Club’s Administration Account, made payable to Lions Clubs
International. LCI provides me as your Cabinet Treasurer an exchange rate far better than can be obtained from any
financial institution or card company and there are no hidden fees.
Should you wish to use the most efficient method of payment, my address is:
Willow Bank
432 Yass River Road
MANTON, NSW 2582
Should you have any queries, please send me an email or call me on my mobile 0411414678.
Yours in Lions,
PDG Lion Geoff Hobart
Cabinet Treasurer
District 201N2
A Word from District Treasurer PDG Geoff
January 2017 Edition Page 7
Zone 13 Lions Clubs & Camden Lioness
kick off $150,000.00 Project
Keep your eye on these photos. They will appear in local papers very soon. Macarthur Lions, Narellan Lions,
Camden Lions Campbelltown Lions and Camden Lioness Clubs are raising money to purchase life saving car-
diac machines for Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals. We will be out and about on Australia Day with do-
nation buckets so please give generously. We need to raise $150000. Thank you.
IT MAY BE YOUR LIFE WE SAVE.
Photo’s Courtesy of Lioness Jennifer Murphy
President Camden Lioness Club
District N2 ALF Grants
Approved since July 2016
The following are grants that have been approved by the ALF since July 2016.
Crookwell- $10k Skate Park in Crookwell.
Marulan-$1197.00 Defibrillator for their trailer.
Dapto- $825.00 Mobility Scooter
Dapto-$5300.00- Smoke camera for Rural Fire Service
Tahmoor- $3900.00-Special School- Sensory Path
Ulladulla-$ 1861.00-Defibrillation Manikin & Anatomic charts for Ambulance station training.
Kiama-$15.000.00 Carers Respite House (in principle)
Lion Ray Redgrave.
District N2 Chairperson
“AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATION (ALF)
HELPING LIONS, HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES”
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In October of 2016, our Club received a letter, forwarded by TAD Disability Services, from a mother of an autistic child
regarding assistance with the purchase of a ‘Freedom Wheels Bike’.
TAD’s Freedom Wheels Bikes are designed to meet the individual needs of the client and enables children with disabilities
to ride a bike when it was never thought possible. The children are assessed so they receive a bike specifically suited to
their age, physical and cognitive abilities.
After discussion with members, it was decided that our club would pay the total cost for the bike for her son Alex. The
process was initiated through the assistance of Alison Bray, a TAD Development Manager, and arrangements were made
to outfit the bike to Alex’s needs.
Once the bike was ready, we arranged to meet Alison and
Alex and his family and present the bike during our next
dinner meeting at Cabra Vale RSL. This took place on the
12 December and to say that the family were appreciative
and that Alex was excited is an understatement. He was able
to climb on and pedal around on the specially built bike
despite him never being able to ride a bike before.
This bike will provide a certain level of independence to Alex, as well as allow him to be included on bike rides with his
brother. Also since receiving his bike Alex’s confidence has increased by showing him there are things he can do himself.
Watching him cycle around the room demonstrated how our club can impact positively on the local community, giving the
members as much pleasure as they appear to have given Alex. It is what drives our members to continue to work toward
helping those in need.
Lions Club of Sydney Baseball Fully
Funds a Freedom Wheels Bike for ALEX
Wollongong Lions are the Managing club of the District Freedom Wheels Project
The Project assists parents who can't pay for the modifications made to bikes supplied by Technical Aid to the
Disabled. (TAD) - Typical Bikes supplied by TAD or the range of mods that can be made
District Freedom Wheels Project - managed By
LC of Wollongong Inc
January 2017 Edition Page 14
FRANZ MAIRINGER OAM AWARD
No 1 & 2 Award Recipients
Past District Governor Lorraine Mairinger was speechless when District Governor Sharon Presented her
with the very first Franz Mairinger OAM Award (Number 1) at the Shadow District Cabinet Meeting on
Sunday 17th July at the Nowra Golf Club.
At District Governor Sharon’s Official Visit to the Lions Club of Kiama DG Sharon & PDG Lorraine had
the privilege of presenting the Number 2 Franz Mairinger OAM Award to Lion Ray Redgrave of the
Lions Club of Kiama
PDG Lorraine (C) with Daughters
Helen (L) & Julie (R) at the
presentation of her Award at the
Nowra Golf Club on Sunday 17th
July 2016
DG Sharon Bishop (L) Lion Ray Redgrave
(C) & PDG Lorraine Mairinger (R) presenting
Lion Ray with the Number 2 Franz Mairinger
OAM Award.
Lion Ray Redgrave (3rd from Left) congratulating
PDG Lorraine (2nd from Left) on her Award with
her Daughters Julie (L) & Helen (R) at the
presentation at Nowra Golf Club
January 2017 Edition Page 15
Page 16 January 2017 Edition
advertisements for positions or opportunities in Lionism
Explanation
At the start of the current Lion’s DG Sharon Bishop changed the structure of the District Cabinet to create the role of Area
Coordinator’s across six separate areas. While they have other duties, the Coordinators have key roles working with the District
GMT and GLT Coordinators on membership, leadership and training issues.
Though some may be involved in ad hoc and other training in the areas they service, it is intended that any future training presented
will be by skilled and experienced Lions or Lioness who have suitable adult education backgrounds. In other words, the District is
moving towards having trainers with recognised training skills and backgrounds rather than just using senior Lions who hold
particular roles on future Cabinets.
It is proposed to appoint as many qualified trainers as is reasonable (generally around 3 or 4) to each Area. The existing
Executive roles will generally assist in developing the training curriculum with the District GLT Coordinator to ensure
District requirements are maintained. It is also envisaged that the appointed trainers will work in their local Area’s but
should circumstances dictate otherwise, they may be asked to work outside their own localities.
At this time it is also intended to use this methodology for training in future years.
Key Accountabilities
The appointees should be able to meet the following criteria:
Have adult education qualifications and experience such as “Train the Trainer” skills
Preferably have Lions training skills and background
Have held at least one of the following positions at club level – President, Secretary, Treasurer or Membership Chairperson
Willing to form part of an Area Training Team under the management of the Districts GLT Coordinator
Commit to attending a “Train the Trainer” day at a date and venue to be advised
Be available from March to May 2017 to participate in what are currently known as “Incoming Officers Forums”
Closing Date:
Applications should be submitted by no later than 31st January 2017 to Cabinet Secretary Lion John Flarrety at 120 Green Valley
Road Goulburn NSW 2580 or [email protected] Any intending applicant should identify any background, qualifications or
experience when addressing the key accountabilities and or position description in any application submitted.
Inquiries to:
All inquiries should be directed to Cabinet Secretary Lion John at the above email address or (H) 02 4823 6358 or
(M) 0427 261 361.
Page 17 January 2017 Edition
District 201n2 - Position vacant
Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator
Position:
District 201N2 Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator
Term:
3 years commencing at the beginning of the 2017-2018 Lions year
Job description
The District GMT Coordinator has the following duties: Have the ability and skills to identify, expand and present membership, extension, retention and devel-
opment programs that meet the needs of District 201N2. Have an in depth knowledge of Lions Clubs International & District needs for Clubs. Possess an extensive knowledge of membership, extension and retention programs especially those po-
sitions that would generally have the carriage in each area eg. Zone Chairpersons, Certified Guiding Lions etc.
Have the ability to identify and mentor future leaders at both Club and District level. Be able to effectively deliver training and education programs. Be ideally a recent graduate or faculty member from a LCI Lions Leadership Institute (either senior Lions
or faculty development). Have the ability to commit to the three year term accepting no other positions in the Association that
would potentially conflict with the time and energy required for this role. Be able to travel within the District to present various matters associated with the role. Collaborate with District Governor Team and your Global Leadership Team counterpart, to identify and
address District membership needs. Provide a minimum of two (2) articles per year for the District Newsletter
Key accountabilities:
Information on the key accountabilities for this position can be located on the various Lions websites
Research, identifies areas for extension. Either manage or assist with the chartering of new clubs
Collaborates with the district governor team to achieve the district membership and retention goals
Ensures that the message of Invite for Impact reaches club membership chairpersons
Shares membership tools, resources, and trainings to club membership chairpersons
Reports to the GMT multiple district coordinator or assigned GMT area leader
Attend meetings with GMT multiple district coordinator as required
Other reporting as required
Ensure there is a two way flow of information from Lions Clubs International and or MD 201 to the District an to
N2 Clubs
Closing Date:
Applications should be submitted by no later than 31st January 2017 to Cabinet Secretary Lion John Flarrety at 120
Green Valley Road Goulburn NSW 2580 or [email protected] Any intending applicant should identify any back-
ground, qualifications or experience when addressing the key accountabilities and or position description in any appli-
cation submitted.
Inquiries to:
All inquiries should be directed to Cabinet Secretary Lion John at the above email address or (H) 02 4823 6358 or (M)
0427 261361.
Page 18 January 2017 Edition
District 201n2 - Position vacant
Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator
Position:
District 201N2 Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator
Term:
3 years commencing at the beginning of the 2017-2018 Lions year
Job description
The District GLT Coordinator has the following duties: Have the ability and skills to identify, expand and present leadership development programs that meet the
needs of District 201N2. Have an in depth knowledge of LCI & District needs for Clubs. Have the ability to identify and mentor future leaders at both Club and District levels. Possess an extensive knowledge of membership, extension and retention programs especially those positions
that would generally have the carriage in each area e.g. Area Coordinators, Zone Chairpersons, Certified Guiding Lions etc.
Be able to effectively deliver training and education programs. Be ideally a recent graduate or faculty member from a LCI Lions Leadership Institute (either senior Lions or
faculty development). Have the ability to commit to the three year term accepting no other positions in the Association that would
potentially conflict with the time and energy required for this role. Be able to travel within the District to present various matters associated with the role. Collaborate with District Governor Team and your Global Membership Team counterpart, to identify and
address District leadership needs. Provide a minimum of two (2) articles per year for the District Newsletter
Key accountabilities:
Information on the key accountabilities for this position can be located on the various Lions websites
Identify and develop future leaders
Advise members about potential development opportunities including the various Institutes
Encourage members to assume leadership roles and responsibilities
Seek out community leaders as potential members
Establish annual leadership and training plan in conjunction with the DG Team
Organise training for Zone Chairpersons, guiding Lions and others
Implement the Club excellence program at District level
Attend meetings with GLT multiple district coordinator as required
Other reporting as required
Ensure there is a two way flow of information from Lions Clubs International and or MD 201 to the District and to N2
Clubs
Closing Date:
Applications should be submitted by no later than 31st January 2017 to Cabinet Secretary Lion John Flarrety at 120 Green
Valley Road Goulburn NSW 2580 or [email protected] Any intending applicant should identify any background,
qualifications or experience when addressing the key accountabilities and or position description in any application submitted.
Inquiries to:
All inquiries should be directed to Cabinet Secretary Lion John at the above email address or (H) 02 4823 6358 or
(M) 0427 261 361.
Page 19 January 2017 Edition
District 201n2 - Position vacant
Leo Advisor
Position:
District 201N2 Leo’s Advisor
Term:
3 years commencing at the beginning of the 2017-2018 Lions year
Job description The District Leo’s Advisor has the following duties:
Become familiar with the District Policy Minutes and the Leo program and publications.
Promote the Leo Club Program throughout the District.
Become familiar with the information and instructional materials available on the LCI and MD201
(www.lionsclubs.org.au/leos) websites relating to the Leo Club Program.
Visit Clubs and Zone Meetings to make presentations as needed.
In conjunction with the Zone Chairmen, establish a list of schools in the District and present to each school the
benefits of having an affiliated Leos Club.
Discuss all positive responses with the local Lions Club to pursue the formation of a Leo Club.
Visit existing Leo Clubs and discuss their operation and needs if any. Suggest possible projects that they might
undertake.
Attend Changeovers and other important events for existing Leo Clubs.
Attend the District Convention and have a promotional stand. Also be prepared to speak.
Organize and conduct a Leo Forum at the District Convention.
Attend all regular meetings of the District Cabinet and any special meetings called by the District Governor.
Maintain the Leo clubs membership database
Conduct ‘Leo of the Year’ at District Convention
Provide a Leo’s column for each edition of the District Newsletter
Key accountabilities:
Information on the key accountabilities for this position can be located on the various Lions websites
Oversee the district’s Leo club development program
Provide encouragement coaching and motivational aids for all those involved in the Leo program
Liaise regularly with the N Districts and MD Leo’s Coordinators
Publicise and promote the Leo program
Report to District Cabinet on all aspects of the Leo program
Research and identify areas where the Leo program may be extended
Work with graduating Leo’s encouraging them to join the local Lions club
Develop and conduction leadership and other training for Leos
Attend meetings with N Districts Leos coordinator and others as required
Other reporting as required
Ensure there is a two way flow of information from Lions Clubs International and or MD 201 to the District and
to N2 Clubs
Ensure and maintain regular contact with Leo Clubs and their advisors
Closing Date:
Applications should be submitted by no later than 31st January 2017 to Cabinet Secretary Lion John Flarrety at
120 Green Valley Road Goulburn NSW 2580 or [email protected] Any intending applicant should identify any
background, qualifications or experience when addressing the key accountabilities and or position description in any
application submitted.
Inquiries to:
All inquiries should be directed to Cabinet Secretary Lion John at the above email address or (H) 02 4823 6358 or
(M) 0427 261361.
Lion Mints - N2 Chairman:
Lion John Smith
P: 0418 659 439 (M)
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Lions Cakes & Puddings - N2 Chairman:
Lion Col Woodley
02 4268 6968 (H)
0438 682 968 (M)