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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 201 Q2

MANUAL FORLIONS CLUB PRESIDENTS

2015/2016

Lions Club Presidents Manual 2015 – 2016 “Looking Forward in a Changing World”

“Looking Forward in a Changing World”

Lions Club Presidents Manual 2015-2016 “Looking Forward in a Changing World”

A Message from your District Governor – Kath Scully

Congratulations on accepting the position of President of your Club for the 2015/16 Lions year.

The position of President is a prestigious position, leading your Club as its chief executive officer; you will plan and build in guiding your Clubs programs and immediate future achieving a lasting record as an example to your community.

As its Chief Executive Officer, it is important that you set and agree some goals for your Club to achieve during your year. You should be comfortable with your goals and they should be realistic, measurable and achievable.

Regular communication between yourself and other members of your Club executive is essential for effective handling of all important Club matters and this in turn will ensure that both Board and Club meetings are well structured and all members receive essential information about Lions and community events.

I am pleased to be able to assist your journey with this President’s manual, as a comprehensive reference source, following on from appropriate training.

Much other information and resources are available also to assist you. Please make sure you use all at your disposal during your year. Your Secretary and Treasurer also have been provided with reference manuals to assist their roles.

My theme this year is – Looking Forward in a Changing World

Please remember that myself, you’re Zone Chair and my fellow Cabinet Officers are there to support you. Please contact us at any time.

I wish you a successful, rewarding and enjoyable year.

Kath ScullyDistrict Governor201Q2

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LIONS CLUB PRESIDENT’S MANUAL2015 - 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

District Governor’s Profile 1

District Governor’s Message 2

Table of Contents 3

Code of Ethics & Lions Clubs Purposes 4

District Governor’s Suggestions to Presidents 5

The Club President 6

Sample Meeting Agendas 7-8

Monthly Diaries 9-20

District Organisation 21-22

District Convention 23

Induction Ceremonies 24-26

2015-2016 District Governor’s Contest 27

Invocations 28

National Anthem of Australia & National Anthem of Papua New Guinea 29

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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL 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 of 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 own 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 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

Lions Motto: “WE SERVE” Lioness Motto: “WE SERVE TOO”LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSES

(As adopted in Australia)

To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples 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.

The Slogan:“LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE,OUR NATIONS SAFETY”

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Lions Clubs InternationalMISSION STATEMENTTO EMPOWER volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

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District Governor Suggestions for Club Presidents

Club Presidents, I would like you to consider the following for your year –

Your Club Secretary will receive training to use the website My LCI for ease of club reporting. Howeverreporting is only one element of the resources available. I encourage you as President to explore usingMy LCI as a great tool to better manage your membership.

Ensure member satisfaction by improving club atmosphere with enjoyable meetings, social occasionsand meaningful projects. This way, people will want to join your Club. The Club Excellence Process (CEP)can assist with improvement. Contact your Zone Chair.

Consider increasing your female membership; they are great contributors. Our District is clearly under-represented at 32%. Consider promoting female membership; maybe approach some small women’sgroups to join your club en bloc.

Try to engage our Youth as Members. Perhaps start a Branch Club of young people? They can haveseparate meetings, commence youth oriented projects and even assist at yours. They can move intothe senior club at say age 30, thereby replenishing your numbers automatically. Have you asked your former Youth of the Year contestants to consider Lions?

I would like all Presidents to consider a Club net growth challenge of 1 Lion for their year.

Significant energy is invested in bringing in new members, but just as many go out the back door.Approach Lions who are not attending or tardy with dues; don’t just drop them, offer support. When aClub doesn’t show they care, of course they will leave. I will be asking Zone Chairs to work with you on retention.

It is the responsibility of every Lion to make new Members welcome and feel involved. Why not installsome experienced members as mentors of all new Lions, rather than the usually unpreparedsponsoring Lion.

Zone Chairs are to work with you to identify potential leaders so we can assist in their development.There is now an excellent suite of training available on line that your members can choose to suit theirneeds, not just in Lions.

AND, always remember, we are Lions, and -Bring someone’s dream to life in your local community.

Lions provide amazing work for our communities – Value their contribution & recognize achievements. Most importantly, look after one another, enjoy each others’ company and have fun !

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The Club President

He/she is the chief executive officer of the club who presides at all meetings of the board of directors and the club. The president issues the call for regular meetings and special meetings of the board of directors and the club, and appoints the standing and special committees of the club while cooperating with chairpersons to ensure regular functioning and reporting of such committees. He/she sees that officers are elected as provided for by the constitution and by-laws, and cooperates as an active member of the district governor's advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.

Essential Further Reading:

Lions Australia Club Administration Manual - Chapter 5 – Club President (copy on CDRom)

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SAMPLE DINNER MEETING AGENDA Date (Please mark mealtime to suit)Starting Time: ………………………………

Be Seated (Gong) PresidentLions and guests, “I declare the meeting open and welcome you to this meeting of the Lions Club of …………………………………………………………………”

Invocation Lion:…………………………………...Loyal Toast Lion:…………………………………...National Anthem (if desired) Lion:…………………………………...

Apologies PresidentIntroduction of Guests Lion:…………………………………...Self Introduction of Lions and Partners All Lions

Lions Club Purposes ( choose/ rotate) Lion:…………………………………...or Lions Code of Ethics Lion:…………………………………...or Mission Statement Lion ……………………………………

President’s Report PresidentSecretary’s Report, Minutes, Business Arising & Correspondence (as required) SecretaryTreasurer’s Report (as required) TreasurerRelevant Committee Reports Lion:…………………………………...

Lion ……………………………………Lion ……………………………………

Lions Information Talk Lion:…………………………………...Introduction of Guest Speaker Lion:…………………………………...Guest Speaker ……………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………….Vote of Thanks Lion:…………………………………...

Tail Twisting Lion:…………………………………...

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Draw Raffle Lion:…………………………………...Close (Next Meeting, date, time, venue, occasion)

President

Notes:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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SAMPLE BOARD MEETING AGENDA Date Starting Time: ……………………….. (Check if there is a Quorum)Declare Board of Directors Meeting open Chairman (President)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT President

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING SecretaryMover ………………………….. Seconder ……………………………

CORRESPONDENCE – INWARDS AND OUTWARDS SecretaryMover ………………………….. Seconder ……………………………

Business arising out of the Correspondence

Membership and Activities Reports Secretary

Treasurer’s ReportBalances Administration Account $.............................

Activities Account $..............................Accounts for Payment$.............................

Mover ………………………… Seconder …………………………….Relevant Committee Reports …………………………...................…. Lion ……………...…………………………………………………………………………......................……… Lion ………………………………………………………………………………………………......................… Lion ……………………………………………………………………………………………......................…… Lion ……………………………BUSINESS ON AGENDA1.………………………………………………………………………………………………………2.………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.………………………………………………………………………………………………………4.………………………………………………………………………………………………………5.………………………………………………………………………………………………………6.………………………………………………………………………………………………………Other general business

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...........Close (Next Meeting, date, time, venue, occasion) President

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Notes: ………………………………………………………………………........................………………………..……………………………………………………….............................…………………………………………………

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DISTRICT CABINET

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As required by the Lions Clubs International Constitution, each District Governor must have a District Cabinet composed of the District Governor as Chairman, the Immediate Past District Governor, the 1st & 2nd Vice District Governors and the following who shall be appointed: the Cabinet Secretary, the Cabinet Treasurer, the Zone Chairmen and such other District Chairmen as the District Governor of the day may appoint. The District Cabinet usually meets four times during each year.

A full listing of the District Officers of this district is shown the MD Lions Directory, together with a listing of clubs by District and zones. Each District Officer is available to advise and assist your club with any matters related to his or her specific portfolio. Please take advantage of their experience and expertise. If you wish to know more about specific District Officer’s portfolios, then invite the appropriate chairman along to one of your club meetings.

ZONES

Our Lions District is divided for administration purposes into a number of Zones with each Zone presided over by a Zone Chairman. The Duties of your Zone Chairman are defined in the Lions Clubs International By-laws and are reproduced below:

ZONE CHAIRMAN

According to Article II, Section 4 (4) of the International By-Laws, the Zone Chairman, subject to the supervision and direction of the District Governor, shall be the chief administrative officer in his/her Zone. Their specific responsibilities shall be to:

(a) Further the Purposes and Objects of this Association.

(b) Serve as Chairman of the District Governor's Advisory Committee in his/her Zone and, as such Chairman, to call regular meetings of said Committee.

(c) Play an active role in organising new clubs and keep informed on the activities and well-being of all clubs in his/her Zone.

(d) Perform such other functions and acts as may be required of him/her by the International Board of Directors through the Zone Chairman's manual and other directives.

Your Zone Chairman is there to advise and help you at any time. If you are unsure of anything, do not hesitate to ask. Zone Chairman is required to make an official visit to your club during his or her term of office and it is expected that they will be the guest speaker on such occasion. In addition to this official visit, they are also expected to visit your club meetings on other occasions during the year.

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ZONE MEETINGS

You can see from the above extract from the By-laws that the Zone Chairman serves as Chairman of the District Governor's Advisory Committee in his Zone and in this capacity is required to call regular meetings of the Committee. The President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Committee Chairman of each club are expected to attend these meetings and any other club members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

It is normal to hold four Advisory Meetings during the course of the year. The purpose of the Zone Advisory Meetings is to discuss matters of mutual interest to the clubs in each Zone and to provide an opportunity for the clubs to have an input to the District Cabinet Meeting by way of comment, criticism or recommendations.

CABINET SECRETARY AND CABINET TREASURER

The duties of the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Treasurer are also defined in the Lions clubs International By-laws and are reproduced below:

According to Article II, Section 4, (5) of the International By-laws, the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Treasurer shall act under the supervision of the District Governor. The specific responsibilities of each shall be to:

(a) Further to Purposes and Objects of the Association.

(b) Perform such other functions and acts as may be required of each by the International Board of Directors through the Cabinet Secretary-Treasurers Manual and other directives.

DISTRICT CABINET

In addition to appointing the Cabinet Officers listed above, the District Cabinet includes such other District Chairmen as the District Governor of the day may appoint. The duties of the District Chairmen are also defined in the Lions Clubs International By-Laws and are reproduced below:

According to Article II, Section 4, (6) of the International By-laws, other District Cabinet Members, subject to the supervision of the District Governor, shall perform such functions and acts as may be required of them by the International Board of Directors and by provisions of the respective constitutions and By-laws.

The duties of the District Chairmen are generally to be responsible for specific administrative or fundraising activities (e.g. Christmas Cakes, Lion Mints, Insurance, Youth of the Year Quest) within the District and to act as co-ordinator between club level activities and District, State or Multiple District levels.

District Chairmen will correspond with your club from time to time during their term of office and many would welcome the opportunity to address a meeting of

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your club on their particular portfolio. Do not hesitate to contact them if they can help you in any way.

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DISTRICT CONVENTION

CONVENTION NOTICES OF MOTION AND NOMINATIONS

You should be aware that notices of motion of a project nature must be received by the Cabinet Secretary at least ninety (90) days prior to the date of opening of the District convention (Standard Form District Constitution, Article 9 Section 1). Notices of motion other than projects, as well as various nominations (e.g. District Governor, 1 st & 2nd Vice District Governors) are required sixty (60) days prior to the date of opening of the District convention.

You will receive a copy of all motions to be placed before the Convention at least thirty (30) days (or in the case of motions to establish a District Project forty five (45) days) prior to the opening of the District Convention. These motions should be brought to the attention of the board of directors of your club so that they may direct the clubs delegates how to vote (if this is the way the club works, some clubs allow the delegates to listen to the debate and then make their own decision).

CALL FOR DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

The International Constitution (Article VII Section 6) and the District Constitution (Article 8 Section 4 and 5) determine the number of delegates and alternates for which a club is entitled. Article VII Section 6 of the International Constitution states that: "Each chartered club in good standing in the Association and its District (Single or Sub and Multiple) shall be entitled in each annual convention of its District (Single or Sub and Multiple) to one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for each ten (10) members, or major fraction thereof, of said club as sown by the records of the international 'Office of the first day of the month last preceding that month during which the convention is held, PROVIDED, however, that each such club shall be entitled to at least one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate; and FURTHER PROVIDED, that each District (Single or Sub and Multiple) may, by express provision in its respective Constitution and By-laws, grant full delegate status to each Past District Governor who is a member of a club in such District independent of the club delegate quotas herein above specified."

This means that for a November Convention, the Delegates/Alternates would be based on the club membership in, the records of the International Office as at 1st October.

REMEMBERENCE CEREMONY

At the same time as details of delegates and alternates are requested, you will need to advise the Cabinet Secretary of details of Lions, Leos, Lionesses and partners who have passed away since the last District Convention.

MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONVENTION

Basically, the same rules apply for a Multiple District Convention as for a District Convention. The main difference is that notices of motion of a project nature close on the 31st December, regardless of the date of the convention. The same rules apply for the determination of delegates and alternates.

It should be noted that your club must be financial to be eligible to vote at a District or Multiple District Convention.

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Induction Ceremony No. 1

We are about to begin the initiation ceremony which will welcome a new member to the fellowship of the Lions Club of ……………………………………………………

This is a most important occasion for the new member and for the club, and I would be pleased if you could give this ceremony your full attention.Will the club secretary please bring forward the candidate(s) for induction and his/her sponsor(s).

Secretary ……………………………………………………………………………….has the board of directors approved the application of the candidate for induction as a member of this club?

On behalf of the officers and members of the Lions Club of …………………………, I express our pleasure that you have accepted the invitation to become a member of this club and Lions Clubs International.

The International Association of Lions Clubs was conceived at a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, in 1917 under the leadership of our founder, Melvin Jones.

Form that meeting came the associations first annual convention held also in 1917 in Dallas, Texas with 23 clubs participating.

By 1920 the association doubled its membership and extended into Canada. By 1927 it expanded into Mexico and China, becoming truly international.

At the present time there are about 1.4 million lions in 185 countries and geographical locations throughout the world, making our association the world’s largest and most active service organisation.The first club in Australia was formed in Lismore in 1947.

From that beginning there are now approximately 1400 clubs throughout

Australia with a combined membership approaching 28,000 lions.The Lions Club of ……………………………………………………………………... has a proud history, having charted in …………………………………………………

It has been very successful club, both within it’s own community, and the wider community of our Lions District.You will find your fellow members to be helpful and friendly, and they will do their best to make you welcome.Membership of a Lions club signifies your acceptance of certain obligations, most of which are embodied in the Lions Objects and Ethics.

At this stage, I would like the Objects and Ethics to be read and ask Lion ………………………………………………………..…. to read the Objects,Followed by Lion ………………………………………………reading the Ethics.

Since you have expressed a desire to affiliate with this club and with Lions Clubs International, I will now administer the oat of membership and ask that you respond to my words with a simple “I do” or “I will”.

“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 meetings regularly, accept such assignments, as are given to you and contribute your share to the programs of your club, district and Lions Clubs International?”

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submitting a completed club survey form to the Club Care committee?”

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“I will”

Your sponsor will now present to you the Lions emblem button which signifies your membership.

(sponsor affix button to clothing or new member)

Now I would like to ask the sponsor, Lion ……………………………………………. To respond to my words with a simple “I will” as I outline his/ her many obligations.Lion …………………………………………………………………………………….

It is your responsibility as sponsor to:-

Make your new member feel welcome by offer introductions to all club members

Provide your new member with information about the club, its officers and constitution

See to it that assignments are given immediately, thereby enabling the new member to become an active Lion

Be ready to answer any questions that may arise

Encourage the new member to develop into an outstanding lion

Will you undertake these responsibilities to be best of your ability?

“I will”

Lion ………………………………………………………………………………. you are now a member of the Lions Club of………………………………………………..

I would like to say to each new member that your priorities are (1) to your family, (2) to your job or business and (3) any spare time you have left, please give some of that to Lions.

Listen and lean about Lionism, don’t be afraid to ask questions of your fellow members. Lions are great people and you will enjoy our company.

On behalf of the club, I now present you with your official certificate of membership and a new member kit which will help you to get off to a good start in your life as a Lion.We are all proud and happy to have you as a member of the Lions Club of …………………………………………………………………………………………. Fellow Lion ……………………………………………………………………………. Wear that emblem constantly, with pride.

Let me congratulate you and welcome you into the greatest of all service club organisations – the International Association of Lions Clubs.

At this point I would like your partner to join you to so that we may welcome him/her into our family, also.

We wish you both a long and happy association with lions.Lions please welcome your new member …………………………………………… and his/her partner ……………………………………………………………………..

NB: With both this version and the following version, if the Objects and Purposes have been read earlier in the meeting it is not necessary to have them read again.You simply say that the Objects and Purposes have been read earlier.It is preferable, of course, to have them as part of the induction ceremony and you may consider changing your usual agenda to include them here.

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Induction Ceremony No. 2

We are about to begin the initiation ceremony which will welcome a new member to the fellowship of the Lions Club of ……………………………………………………

This is a most important occasion for the new member and for the club, and I would be pleased if you could give this ceremony your full attention.

Will the club secretary please bring forward the candidate(s) for induction and his/her sponsor(s).

Secretary ……………………………………………………………………………….has the board of directors approved the application of the candidate for induction as a member of this club?

On behalf of the officers and members of the Lions Club of …………………………, I express our pleasure that you have accepted the invitation to become a member of this club and Lions Clubs International.

Our club has a proud history having chartered in ………..........................................as the ……………………………………….Club in Australia.

It has been a very successful club, both in its own community and the wider community of our Lions District.

Of course, we are also proud to say that we are part of the world’s largest service club organisation, with about 1.4 million Lions in 185 countries and geographical locations throughout the world.

You have been invited to become a member of this club, not on account of what the club can do for you, but on account of what you can do for the club by way of service, for those less fortunate than yourself.

We believe as members of Lions International that service is the rent we

pay for the space we occupy on this earth.

Membership of a Lions Club signifies your acceptance of certain obligations, most of which are embodied in the Lions Objects and Ethics.

At this stage, I would like the Objects and Ethics to be read and ask Lion…………….to read the objects followed by Lion ………………………………reading the Ethics.

I now ask you to accept these obligations by repeating the pledge after me:-

“In appreciation of the opportunity extended to me, to be of service to others, and to enjoy the friendship and fellowship of this Lions Club, I pledge myself to uphold its Objects and Ethics at all times.Within my first six months of membership, I understand to attend a Lions information day and submit a completed club survey form to the Club Care committee.”

I would now like to ask your sponsor:-

“Will you undertake to see that your new members is presently informed of his/her duties and obligations to this club, and will you assist him/her to become a useful member of this club in every way?” Thank you.

I now ask your sponsor to present to you a kit which contains much useful information about lions, including a copy of the Code of Ethics, and to affix your lapel badge.

In acknowledgement of your acceptance of the Objects and Ethics of Lionism, it’s now my privilege and pleasure, on behalf of Lions Clubs International, to formally welcome you to full membership of ………………Lions Club, and say how pleased the President, Directors and Members are that you have joined our Lions family.

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We wish you a long and happy association with lions.Lions, please welcome your new member, Lion ………………………………………

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2015-2016 DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S CONTEST Rules

All Clubs are automatically entered into the contest. The winner will be the Club gaining the highest points. Prizes will be awarded at the 2016 District Convention. In the case of a tie, a prize will be awarded to each Club. Lioness and Leo Clubs will compete separately for District Trophies and these will be

scored by the District Governor and their respective District Chairman.

POINTS CALCULATION:Attendance by incoming President, Secretary and Treasurer at Incoming Officers Training 50/officerAttendance by President, Secretary and Treasurer (or their representative) at Zone Meeting 50/officerDistrict Dues paid on time 100International Dues paid on time 100New Members reported (per member) 50Reinstated Members reported (per member) 50Transferred Members reported (per member) 25Active New Club Sponsor (Lions) (Leos) (Lioness) 100MMR & MAR Monthly Reports received by the 20th of each month 100Club Bulletin received each month 50

DONATIONS OR PARTICIPATION IN FOLLOWING PROJECTS – 50 POINTS PER PROJECT TO BE CLAIMED ONCE ONLY.

DISTRICT District Convention Stinger ResearchCamp Kanga Sight ProjectsChildren of Courage Miss Popularity QuestDistrict Emergency Fund

MULTIPLE DISTRICT Multiple District ConventionLions Christmas CakesLions Mints Lions Youth of the YearLions Youth Exchange Australian Lions FoundationWalk for an Aussie Kid Aust Lions Children’s Mobility

FoundationGreat Aussie Bar-be-cue Children’s Cancer Inst. of AustraliaLions Hearing Dogs Australian Lions Drug Awareness

FoundationProstate Cancer Lions Eye Health Programme (LEHP)Aust Lions Medical Research Foundation

INTERNATIONAL International Convention World Service DayWorld Sight Day Lions Clubs International FoundationPeace Poster Competition Lions World Wide Induction Day

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS – 50 POINTS FOR ANY ONE CLAIM:-Melvin Jones (LCIF) $1000 USIan M Stockdale (ALF) $1000 AUSJames D Richardson (ALF) $ 500 AUSWilliam Tresize (ALF) $2000 AUSRay Phippard (Lions Medical Research) $1000 AUSBarry J Palmer Recognition (Aust Children’s Mobility) $1000 AUS

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Mary Jamieson Certificate (Aust Children’s Mobility) $ 500 AUSOr any similar official Lions award

SampleInvocations

As we Lions gather hereWe pause to offer up this prayer,Bless now this food that we partake,And every effort that we make,To build the towns in which we live,And put in the hearts to give,To worthy causes. Bless the blind And all we do to serve mankindBe with us till we meet again And bless our land and our homes.AMEN

We bow our heads in grateful thanks,That we meet here today.We don’t forget our absent friendsOn journeys far away

The food we eat, the wine we drink,Enjoyed amongst each otherRemind us in our daily lives.The needs and wants of others.

In spirit and in harmony,They join us in our prayers.That peace prevail upon the earth.Not only ours but theirs.AMEN

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace,Where there is hatred, let me sow loveWhere there is injury, pardonWhere there is doubt, faithWhere there is despair, hopeWhere there is darkness, lightWhere there is sadness, joyAMEN

“If beams from happy human eyesHave moved me not; if morning skies.Books, and my food, and summer rainKnocked on my sullen heart in vain:Lord, thy most pointed pleasure takeAnd stab my spirit broad awake.”AMEN

We pause in gratitude to say thanks God,For your blessings everyday,Thank you for sun, rain and food,Thank you for friends and all things good.For the Bounty of this generous land,For every gift of your good land,Thank you to-night for the food we eatAnd the fellowship of those we meet.AMEN

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Club Presidents Manual 2015-2016 Looking Forward in a Changing World

National Anthem of AustraliaAdvance Australia Fair

Australians all let us rejoiceFor we are young and free

We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,Our home is girt by sea:

Our land abounds in nature’s giftsOf beach rich and rare,

In history’s page let every stageAdvance Australia fair,

In joyful strains then let us singAdvance Australia fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,We’ll toll with hearts and hands,

To make this Commonwealth of oursRenowned of all the lands,

For those who’ve come across the seasWith courage let us all combine

To advance Australia fair.In joyful strains then let us sing,

Advance Australia fair.

National Anthem of Papua New Guinea

Make Love, Not War!O raise all you sons of this land,Let us sing of our joy to be free,Praising God and rejoicing to be

Papua New Guinea.Chorus

Shout our name from the mountains to seas Papua New Guinea;

Let us raise our voices and proclaimPapua New Guinea.

Now give thanks to the good Lord aboveFor his kindness, His wisdom and love

For this land of our fathers so free,Papua New Guinea.

ChorusShout again for the whole world to hear

Papua New Guinea.We’re independent and we’re free,

Papua New Guinea.

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