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Lions Clubs International

Lions Clubs International. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Roswell Lions Club. Lions Clubs International. Part I: History & Structure of Lions Clubs International Part II: Structure of Multiple District 18 & District 18-A Part III: History & Structure of Roswell Lions Club.

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Lions Clubs International

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  1. Lions Clubs International NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Roswell Lions Club New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  2. Lions Clubs International Part I: History & Structure of Lions Clubs International Part II: Structure of Multiple District 18 & District 18-A Part III: History & Structure of Roswell Lions Club New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  3. Lions Clubs International Part I: History & Structure of Lions Clubs International New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  4. Lions Clubs International History & Structure • Lions Clubs Internationalbegan in 1917 as the dream of Chicago insurance man Melvin Jones. He believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. Melvin Jones served as the association secretary until his death in 1961. He was often quoted for saying, “You will not go far in life, until you help someone else.” • Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana, was elected as the first President of the association in October, 1917, in Dallas, Texas. Thirty-six delegates representing 22 clubs from 9 states were in attendance. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  5. Lions Clubs International History & Structure • The Greatest impact on the association’s service commitment occurred in 1925 when Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the international convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. It was there that she challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” • Since that time Lions have dedicated themselves to curing and preventing blindness around the world. Since 1990 Lions have cured or prevented blindness in over 24 million people. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  6. Lions Clubs International History & Structure ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL World’s largest community service club: Today with more than 1.3 million Lions in 45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community. Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve." New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  7. Lions Clubs International History & Structure ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL International Headquarters is in Oak Brook, IL a suburb of Chicago. 290 full time employees11 Operating Divisions 20 Languages are supported Extension & Membership Club Supplies & Distribution Convention District/Club Administration Finance Public Relations & Production International Activities & Program Development Leadership Legal LCIF Info Tech WWW.LionsClubs.org New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  8. Lions Clubs International History & Structure ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL There are seven Constitutional Areas that elect 34 International Directors for two-year terms to the LCI Board of Directors with approximately one-half being elected each year at the International Convention. USA-14 Canada-1 Central/South America-2 Europe-6 Orient & SE Asia-6 India/Africa/S. Asia/M East-4 Australia/New Zealand-1 New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  9. Lions Clubs International History & Structure • Major International Programs include: • Sight Conservation • Eyeglass recycling for underdeveloped nations • Sight First II to eliminate the preventable causes of blindness worldwide. 30 million cured/prevented since 1990. 37 million more will be prevented/cured in the next 5 years. • World’s largest corneal transplant bank. 7 million transplants completed • Hearing & Speech Services • Diabetes Awareness • Community Services such as Habitat for Humanity • Environmental Services such as tree planting, recycling, parks • Youth Opportunities such as Leo Clubs, Youth Outreach, Peace Poster Contest, Lions-Quest, Youth Exchange, Youth Camps • International Relations such as Club Twinning & Disaster Assistance New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  10. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Based on a recent report of Lions clubs worldwide, it is estimated that each year Lions clubs donate approximately $449 million and 76 million hours, which is equivalent to more than 31,000 people working full time for a year. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  11. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Judge Haynes Townsend International Director 2009-2011 Home Club: Dalton Noon Lions Club Dalton, GA USA New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  12. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Dr. Beverly A. Roberts Past International Director 2005-2007 Home Club: Hephzibah Lions Club Hephzibah, GA USA New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  13. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Buddy Ouzts Past International Director 2001-2003 Home Club: Winder Lions Club Winder, GA USA New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  14. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Jim Ervin Past International President 1999-2000 Home Club: Albany Lions, Albany, GA USA New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  15. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Immediate International President 2009-2010 Eberhard Wirfs of Hofheim AM Taunus Lions ClubHessen, Germany New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  16. Lions Clubs International History & Structure International President 2010-2011 Sid L. Scruggs III of Vass Lions Club Vass, North Carolina New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  17. Lions Clubs International History & Structure LIONS CLUBS OBJECTIVES • To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the nations of the world. • To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship • To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  18. Lions Clubs International History & Structure OFFICIAL COLORS PURPLE Stands for loyalty to friends, and for integrity of mind and heart. Symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity of life, and generosity in mind, heart and treasure to those in need. GOLD New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  19. Lions Clubs International History & Structure THE EMBLEM • Gold letter “L” on a circular purple field • Two lion profiles at either side facing future & past, proud of the past and confident of the future • The word “Lions” appear on the top • The word “International” on the bottom • Wear emblem or pin on left side of shirt, jacket, vest • Wear name tag on the right side of shirt, jacket, vest New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  20. Lions Clubs International History & Structure LIONS MISSION STATEMENT “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.” Revised 2008 New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  21. Lions Code of Ethics • To Showmy faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service. • To Seeksuccess and to demand all fair remuneration or 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 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 another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given. • Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, as to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor and means. • To Aidothers by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy. • To Be Carefulwith my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy. Lions Clubs International History & Structure New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  22. Lions Clubs International History & Structure THE MOTTO WE SERVE What better way to explain our mission? New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  23. Lions Clubs International History & Structure THE LION MASCOT Represents Courage, Strength, Activity, & Fidelity New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  24. Lions Clubs International History & Structure L iberty, THE SLOGAN I intelligence, O ur N ation’s S afety New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  25. Lions Clubs International History & Structure AT A GLANCE – HISTORY TIMELINE 1917 Association founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA on June 7 by businessman Melvin Jones. 1920 Association became international with the formation of the first club in Canada. Atlanta Lions Club chartered. First in SE. 1925 Helen Keller challenges the Lions to become her “knights of the blind in the crusade against blindness.” New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  26. Lions Clubs International History & Structure AT A GLANCE – HISTORY TIMELINE 1935 First club in Latin America (Panama) chartered. 1945 Association helps form the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) section of the United Nation. 1947 First club in Australia chartered. 1948 First club in Europe chartered. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  27. Lions Clubs International History & Structure AT A GLANCE – HISTORY TIMELINE 1952 Roswell Lions Club chartered. 1953 First clubs in Asia & Africa chartered. 1968 LCIF chartered. (501c3 Charitable Foundation) Lions Clubs International becomes the first service club to admit women as members. 1987 1988 International Peace Poster Contest begins 1990 First club in Russia New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  28. Lions Clubs International History & Structure AT A GLANCE – HISTORY TIMELINE 1990 SightFirst, a major blindness prevention initiative, is launched. $200 million raised. First Lions Club in China 2002 2003 The Multiple District and District level Women's Membership Development and Participation Chair began on July 4, 2003. SightFirst II, a continuation and expansion of the program to eliminate preventable causes of blindness worldwide. $200 million raised. 2005 New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  29. Lions Clubs International History & Structure AT A GLANCE – HISTORY TIMELINE LCI Ranked as “Best NGO” by 445 corporations in “Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy.” (NY Financial Times) 2007 New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  30. Lions Clubs International History & Structure Since Lions clubs were established, Lions have been dedicated to giving back to their communities. Lions clubs provide community parks, playgrounds, senior citizen programs and medical care for those in need. Lions remain committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate – around the world and right at home. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  31. Lions Clubs International History & Structure • Part I Quiz • Motto? • Official Colors? • Founder? • What challenge did Helen Keller make? • Who was the first International President? • Where was the association founded? • Slogan? New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  32. Lions Clubs International History & Structure • What country joined the USA to make it international? • When was the association founded? • Who is the current International President? • Name 3 of the 11 operating divisions at International headquarters. • Name 3 of the 7 International Areas. • International Web Site address? • Lions Pin is worn on which side of jacket? New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  33. Lions Clubs International History & Structure The END Of Part I New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  34. Lions Clubs International Part II: Structure & Purpose of Multiple District 18 and District 18-A New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  35. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A Roswell Lions Club Is a member of Georgia Lions: District 18-A ? Lions in 47 Clubs in Northwest Georgia WE SERVE New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  36. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A There are approx. 750 Districts in the world. MD18 = Georgia Multiple District 18 ? Lions ? Clubs 6 Districts 2010-11 Council Chair, Grace Clower, Snellville Lions Club 18-D, and 6 District Governors constitute the Council of Governors New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  37. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A WHO ARE THE LIONS? President Jimmy Carter is an active Lions Member and a Past District Governor – PDG President Carter has nominated Lions Clubs International for the Nobel Peace Prize. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  38. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A • Lions are Diverse! • Male - Female • Young - Middle aged - Mature • Poor – Middle Class – Wealthy • All nationalities – 205 countries • All religions • All cultures • All languages • All races • All occupations • All professions WHO ARE THE LIONS? Lions are UNITED in their desire to help others who are in need New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  39. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A ABOUT LIONS Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  40. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A “Proud Responsive Involved Dedicated Enthusiastic” District Governor Scott Warren 2010-2011 1st Vice District Governor Alan Bethel Roswell Lions Club 2nd Vice District Governor Thurmon Morris Rome Lions Club Cabinet Secretary Jody Napolitano Woodstock Lions Club Cabinet Treasurer David White Marietta Lions Club Immediate Past District Governor Barry Broach Blue Ridge Lions Club District Historian Ron Crow Woodstock Lions Club New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  41. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A DISTRICT CABINET • District Governor • 1st Vice District Governor • 2nd Vice District Governor • Cabinet Secretary • Cabinet Treasurer • 2 Region Chairpersons • 8 Zone Chairpersons • District Committee Chairpersons New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  42. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A District 18-A: Northwest Georgia 2 REGIONS, 8 ZONES, & 47 Clubs North Region Chair, Alan Bethel, 1st VDG Roswell Lions Zone 1 (Ball Ground, Blue Ridge, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Jasper, McCaysville) Chair, Sarah Henson, Blue Ridge Lions Zone 3 (Cartersville, Menlo, Rockmart, Rome, Trion) Chair, Fred Carlson, Cartersville Lions Zone 2 (Adairsville, Calhoun, Dalton, Dalton Noon, LaFayette) Chair, Earl Culberson, PCC, Adairsville Lions Zone 4 (Boynton, Chattanooga Valley, Chickamauga, Rossville) Chair, Leon Ellis, Chattanooga Valley Lions New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  43. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A District 18-A: Northwest Georgia 2 REGIONS, 8 ZONES, & 47 Clubs South Region Chair, Thurmon Morris, 2nd VDG Rome Lions Zone 1 (Alpharetta, Atlanta Latino, Canton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Woodstock) Chair, Jerry Luckett, Woodstock Lions Zone 3 (Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta Hellenic, Atlanta Korean, Atlanta Metro, Hapeville) Chair, Willie A. Alexander, Atlanta Metro Lions Zone 2 (Atlanta, Atlanta Buckhead Breakfast, Marietta, Sandy Springs, South Cobb) Chair, Patty White, Marietta Lions Zone 4 (Austell, Douglas County, East Cobb, Kennesaw Acworth, Paulding County, West Cobb) Chair, Teri Chambers-Rice, Kennesaw Acworth Lions New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  44. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  45. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A Level 4 Protégé PinLevel 4 Mentor Pin New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  46. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A 2003-2004 Grand Prize Peace Poster Student Speaker Contest New Member Orientation 2009-2010

  47. Lions Clubs International Lions District 4-C3 New Member Orientation 2009-2010

  48. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A RoswellLions.org www.18ALions.com www.galions.org www.lionsclubs.org New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  49. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A • Part II Quiz • What District are you a member of? • What are the geographical boundaries of your district? • How many clubs are in your district? • Who is our District Governor? • What Multiple District are you a member of? • What are the MD geographical boundaries? • How many districts are in our MD? • How many clubs are in our MD? • What can you tell me about the Council Chair? • Name 3 district office positions? • Describe the organizational structure of your district. New Member Orientation 2010-2011

  50. Lions Clubs International Lions District 18-A The End Of Part II New Member Orientation 2010-2011

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