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New Member Orientation
College Station
Noon LIONS
WE SERVE Presenter - Lion Thom
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New Member Orientation Summary
• New Member Orientation is broken out into
four sections:
Who Lions Are
Your Club
District and Multiple District
Lions Clubs International (LCI)
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Who Lions Are
• Lions are men and women dedicated to
serving those in need, whether in their own
community or around the world.
Over 1.45 million members
Over 209 countries
Over 46,000 clubs
Over 750 Districts
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Who Lions Are
• Vision Statement: To be the global leader in
community and humanitarian service.
• Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to
serve their communities, meet humanitarian
needs, encourage peace, and promote
international understanding through Lions clubs.
• Motto: “We Serve”
• Code of Ethics: LCI has a code of ethics which
sets the standard that Lions should aspire to
adhere to.
• Purposes: LCI has a list of purposes to convey
why Lions clubs exist.
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Membership
The benefits of membership are numerous, and include:
• Helping those in need
• Making a difference in your community
• Having an impact on those in need worldwide
• Developing leadership skills
• Enhancing communication skills
• Utilizing planning and organization skills
• Working hands-on to meet community needs
• Meeting new people
• Opportunities to network
• Opportunities to travel
College Station Noon Lions Executive Board
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Club History
• Chartered: 68 years ago
• Charter members: around 20
• Now we are 211 strong
• Club that sponsored us: Bryan Noon
• Significant awards or achievements: Konneke Award 2009
LCI Service Award 2018
• District Membership Award 2017/18
• Jefferson Award winners: Judy LeUnes
David Ruesink
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Club Officers
• President: Diane Holt
• Immediate Past President: Richard Spiller
• 1st VP and Leadership Chair: Mary Walker
• 2nd VP and Membership Chair: Dan Castillo
• 3rd VP and Service Chair: Dean Schneider
• Secretary: Michael Bolton
• Treasurer: Carrie Hines
Asst Treasurer: Renee Turner
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Club Officers (continued)
• Lion Tamer: Barbara Heath (Assistant: Bill Robbins)• Responsible for club property (such as flags, banners, gavels, etc.).
The Lion Tamer keeps order and distributes materials at meetings.
• Tail Twister: Tom Turbiville
• Serves to promote harmony, good fellowship and enthusiasm at
club meetings through the judicious imposition of “fines” on
members.
• LIONS Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
Chairperson: Richard Spiller (Past President)
• Program Chair: Kim Dyer
• Marketing & Communications Chair: David Jones
• Song Leader: Meredith Childs
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Board of Directors
• Directors, 1 Year
Paul Timoney: Leadership Committee Director
Mary Jo Prince: Membership Committee Director
Rob Montgomery: Service Committee Director
• Directors, 2 Year
Charles Durr: Leadership Committee
Patsy Johnson: Membership Committee
Glenda Schneider: Service Committee
• Board Advisor (non-voting): PDG John Rauser
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Activities We Participate In - Partial List
• 4th of July, I Love America Celebration: TBD
• Awards and Recognition: Bonnie McGee
• Emergency Response: Fred Fisher
• International Relations: Dave Ruesink
• All Things Chocolate and Wine: TBD
• Honoring Our Heroes: Mary Jo Prince and Carrie Hines
• Youth Outreach: David Wixson
• Fun Park For All: David Gerling
• Wienerspiel: Judy LeUnes
• Christmas Trees: Carl Stewart
• Trash Pick Up: Gib Sawtelle
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Traditions and Legacy Projects
• Texas Lions Camp - We are a major sponsor and funded
the Mini Golf course at the camp. 2 Workdays annually
• Lonestar Eye Bank Support - Mary Walker, Director
• Original Helicopter Pad at St. Joseph Hospital
• Lions Park on University Drive
• Fun for All Park Partnerships
• Eyeglasses for Kids - Ongoing KID SIGHT
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Elections
• Officers are elected annually
• Club president appoints a nomination
committee in February
• The nomination committee selects candidates
• The club holds elections in April
• Terms begin on July 1st
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Meetings
• When: Mondays at Noon, except:
Holidays
5th Mondays
• Where: Hilton College Station
• Special Meetings:
Tail Twister Party in June
Christmas Dinner in December
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Dues
• Total Dues
Club dues:
○$46 a month for regular members, includes recent
increase to cover food.
○$44 for an additional Family Member
Included in the dues per member, per month are:
○Meals at $17 each X 42 = $714 per year actual
○Texas LIONS Camp dues: $21 per year
○International dues: $43 per year
○District and State dues: $13 per year
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Budgets
• Activities Budget - Public Money
From the public, for the public good
• Administrative Budget – LIONS
Money raised for and by LIONS
○Service Contracts
○Dues
○Tail Twister
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Service and Fundraising Activities
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Fireworks explode over the George H.W. Bush
Presidential Library and Museum during the
College Station Noon Lions Club's "I Love
America" Fourth of July Celebration on
Thursday night.
Thousands flock to Bush Library grounds for annual Fourth of
July festivities By KENNY WILEY [email protected]
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New Members
A $35 new member fee will be billed the month the member joins.
Other dues are prorated for the remainder of the month billing cycle.
District 2-S5 Supports the Following Charities (per member per year)
Texas Lions Camp = $10.00
Lone Star Lions Eye Bank = $10.00
Texas Lions Foundation = $3.00
Texas Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center = $2.00
Lions World Services for the Blind = $1.00
Leader Dog School for the Blind = $1.00
Lions Club International Foundation = $1.00
Total Annual International, State and District Dues
Regular Member = $105.00
Family Member = $83.50
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Yesterday’s Memory by Tom Turbiville
Today was a special day. My College Station Noon Lions Club
volunteered to haul luggage for campers at the Texas Lions Camp
in Kerrville. The camp is 70 years old and is funded totally by
Lions clubs in Texas. Campers’ families pay zero. Campers are all
special needs kids. This was the last of Nine one-week sessions
and was for kids with diabetes. More than 200 campers this
session alone.
My brother Charlie, who was deaf, was a camper here in 1959,
when it was called Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children. I can
remember attending his closing ceremony at the amphitheater
which is still there. What a rewarding experience.
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How We Communicate
• Noon Times - weekly
• Website
• District Newsletter
• Meeting Announcements
• State Website
• International Website
• Phone Calls
• FRIENDLY CONVERSATION
District and Multiple District
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Organizational Structure
• There are over 750 Districts with 35 or more clubs,
and at least 1,250 members in each district (to be in
good standing)
Each district has a District Governor
• Multiple districts are formed by two or more districts
within a territory. Our Multiple District is MD-2. We
were the second Multiple District after Illinois which is
MD-1
• Our District: 2-S5, the last of 16 Districts to be
formed in Texas
• We are the largest of the 16 Districts in Texas with
the best retention. Over 2,300 members strong!
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District 2-S5 Governor Team
• Governor: Mark Ulrich
(We stand and clap when introduced)
• 1st Vice Governor: Vance Elliott
• 2nd Vice Governor: Joe Franks
• Cabinet Secretary: PDG Mike Smalley
• District Treasurer: Jaye Weishuhn
• Immediate IPDG: James Haverland
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District Convention
• District conventions are held to:
Develop fellowship among the Lions of the
district; conduct general district business
Elect the district governor and other
district-elected officers
Conduct seminars
Our District 2-S5 Convention was held at
The Stella Hotel, Bryan/College Station, on
April 26-27, 2019
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How the District and Multiple District Communicate
• State Newsletter
• State Convention Programs
• District Governor Team Visits
• Zone Meetings
• District Conventions
• Council of Governor Meetings
Lions Clubs International
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History
1917: Melvin Jones founded LCI.
1920: LCI becomes international with Canadian club.
1925: Helen Keller challenged Lions to
become “knights of the blind.”
1945: LCI helped draft the United Nations
Charter.
1957: The Leo Club Program is created.
1968: The Lions Clubs International Foundation
is established.
1987: LCI became the first service club
organization to admit women as members.
1990: Sight First is launched.
Today: Our international network has grown to include more than 200
countries and geographic areas.
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DiabetesWe serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.
VisionWe serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.
HungerWe serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods.
EnvironmentWe serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.
Childhood CancerWe serve to help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
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Name and Logo
• The official name of the association is “The International
Association of Lions Clubs” or simply “Lions Clubs
International.”
• The name Lions was chosen on a secret ballot over
several others because the Lion stood for strength,
courage, fidelity, and vital action.
• The Lions logo consists of a gold
“L” on a blue field surrounded by a
gold circle. On both sides of the
circle are profiles of a Lion head,
one looking back upon a proud
past and the other looking
optimistically toward the future.
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Organizational Structure
• International officers implement policy and serve as
inspirational leaders of the world’s Lions.
International President: Korea
First Vice President: Georgia USA
LCIF Chairperson: Iceland
Second Vice President: Minnesota USA
Third Vice President: Alberta Canada
The International Board of Directors is the governing body of the
association, consisting of 34 members and 8 board appointees
(our most recent - Sam Lindsey from Texas)
• The International Constitution and Bylaws govern the
operations of the association and establish the rules by
which the association is to function.
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Lion Past President Bob with Lion Diane in Kerrville, TX
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International Convention
• Convention brings together thousands of Lions from
around the world for a week of business, education,
celebration, and fellowship.
• Chicago 2017, celebrating LIONS 100th
Anniversary!
• Las Vegas July 2018
• Milan, Italy July 2019
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Our President and First Vice President
Judge Haynes H. Townsend
First Vice President
Dalton, Georgia
Jung-Yul Choi
International President
Busan City, South Korea
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Our Second and Third Vice Presidents
Dr. Patricia Hill
Third Vice President
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Brian Sheehan
Second Vice President
Bird Island, Minnesota
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Gudrun Yngvadottir
Immediate Past International President,
LCIF Chairperson
Gardabaer, Iceland
Our LCIF Chairperson
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International Headquarters
• Located in Oak Brook, Illinois
• Approximately 275 staff members in 11 divisions:
Club Supplies and Distribution
Convention
District and Club Administration
Extension and Membership
Finance
Information Technology
Service Activities
Leadership
Legal
LCIF
Public Relations and
Communications
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Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
• LCIF grants an average of US$30 million annually. It
provides clubs with the means to build schools, health
clinics, vocational rehabilitation, training centers, and
other projects that address community needs.
• LCIF SightFirst reduces and eliminates blindness
worldwide. The program targets the leading causes of
preventable blindness which affects millions of people
each year.
Since its launch in 1990, Lions have raised over US$415 million
for SightFirst, making LCIF the world's largest blindness
prevention organization.
New Goal:
$300 million in 3 years
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Leadership
• LCI provides training and development opportunities
for Lions. The Global Action Team is the driving force
behind these programs, including Leadership,
Membership, and Service.
Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes
Faculty Development Institutes
Regional Lions Leadership Institutes
District Governors-Elect Seminar
Multiple District Leadership Development Funding
GLT District Funding Support Program
Webinars
Lions Learning Center
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Service Activities
• Service activities generally fall into the following
categories:
Community Services
Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Environmental Services
Health and Wellness
International Relations
Opportunities for Youth
Services for Children
Global Service Action Campaigns
• Service is reported using the Lions Club Service
Activity Report
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Communications
• LION Magazine
• E-mail Messages
• Website
• Social Networking
○ facebook.com/lionsclubs
○ twitter.com/lionsclubsorg
Welcome to Our Lions Club!Any Questions?