The Role of the Zone Chairperson

Lions Clubs International Zone Chairperson Training

Footprints…

• Show where we have been

• Indicate direction

• Provide evidence of impact

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

- Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

Session Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

•Recognize the responsibilities of the zone chairperson in accordance with the Standard District Constitution and By-Laws

•Utilize the Zone Chairperson Manual as a resource during their term

Responsibilities• Further purposes of the association

• Serve as chairperson of DG Advisory Committee in the zone; call regular meetings

• Invite GMT/GLT district coordinators and DG team to discuss membership/leadership development and collaborative efforts at a DG Advisory Committee meeting

• File DG Advisory Committee report and send to appropriate district officers

• Promote CEP to clubs and work with district GMT/GLT and DG team to implement the program

• With the GMT district coordinator, help organize new clubs and stay informed on club activities and well-being

Responsibilities

• With the GLT district coordinator, support leadership initiatives by keeping Lions informed of leadership development opportunities

• Represent each club in any problems with the district, MD council chairperson, or LCI

• Supervise progress of projects in the zone

• Aim for each club to operate under club constitution and by-laws

Responsibilities

• Promote representation at international and district conventions

• Visit a meeting of each club at least once during his/her term, and report findings to appropriate district officers

• Perform other such functions/acts as may be required by International Board of Directors

Responsibilities

GMT Responsibilities

• Promote membership resources

• Promote/identify clubs to use CEP

• Ensure membership chairpersons understand their role

• Identify extension opportunities

• Emphasize member engagement in service

• Encourage clubs to implement a membership growth plan

• Communicate needs/strategies to other GMT members

GLT Responsibilities

• Identify potential club leaders

• Promote participation in leadership development programs

• Engage new leaders in leadership roles

• Collaborate with the GLT to ensure club officer training is conducted

• Communicate training needs to other GLT members

Session Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

•Recognize the responsibilities of the zone chairperson in accordance with the Standard District Constitution and By-Laws

•Utilize the Zone Chairperson Manual as a resource during their term

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.”

- Mark Victor Hansen, American writer