New Member Orientation - Lions Clubs · 2016. 11. 20. · Lions Clubs International New Member Orientation – Austinmer/Thirroul March 2014 4 Who Lions Are •Vision Statement: To

New Member Orientation

Lions Club of Austinmer/Thirroul Inc.

2Lions Clubs International New Member Orientation – Austinmer/Thirroul March 2014

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)


Who Lions Are• Lions are men and women dedicated to serving those in

need, whether in their own community or around the world. 1.35 million members 208 countries More than 46,000 clubs World’s largest service club organisation


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 set the

standard that Lions should aspire to adhere to.• Purposes: LCI has a list of purposes to convey why

Lions clubs exist.


MembershipThe benefits of Lions clubs 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


Lions in Australia• First Lions Club formed in 1947 in Lismore NSW• Australia was the 18th country to adopt Lions

• There are now:- 1,241 clubs 27,224 members

Lions Club of Austinmer/Thirroul


History• Year chartered: 1959• Sponsored by: Lions Club of Wollongong• Clubs sponsored by us: Griffith, Corrimal, Camden• Significant awards or achievements:

Charter members: Ern Curtis, Barry Husbands Life Members: Ern Curtis, Barry Husbands, Garry Sutton, Tony Davis Melvin Jones Fellows: Barry Husbands, Tony Davis, Ron Buchan,

Kevin Rowlands, Garry Sutton, Col Woodley, Warren Woods


Club Organisational Chart


Club Officers 2016-2017• President: Robert Groat

The Club President is the Chief Executive Officer of a Lions Club. Presides at all meetings of the Club. Appoints any Committees of this Club. A member of the District Governor's Advisory Committee of the Zone

• Immediate Past President: Bob Ascoli• Vice President: 1st VP David Hubbard

If the President is unable to perform the duties of office for any reason, the Vice-President next in rank shall perform the required duties with the same authority as the President. Each VP shall, under the direction of the President, oversee the functioning of such Club committees as the President shall designate.


Club Officers cont.• Secretary: Brian Cummins

The Secretary works under the direction of the President and acts as the liaison officer between the Club and the District and the Association. Submits regular monthly and other reports to the International Office and the District Governor. A member of the District Governor's Advisory Committee of the Zone. Has custody and maintains general records of the Club.

• Treasurer: Kevin Rowlands The Treasurer is the accounting officer of the Club and ensures

that its financial affairs are organised, recorded, and reported. Receives and banks all monies, issues payment of Club obligations, ensure that the Club’s financial transactions are correctly recorded into administration and activities accounts.


Club Officers cont.• Lion Tamer: John Dening

Responsible for club property (such as flags, banners, gavels, etc.). The Lion Tamer also keeps order and distributes materials at meetings.

• Tail Twister: Peter Snodgrass Serves to promote harmony, good fellowship and enthusiasm at

club meetings through the judicious imposition of “fines” on members.

• Membership Chairperson: Doug Mackinnon Development of a growth program for the Club. Provide regular

encouragement at Club meetings for recruitment of members ensuring proper recruitment procedures.


Elections• Officers are elected annually• Club president appoints a nomination committee• The nomination committee selects candidates• The club votes in March and election results reported to

District by 30th March• The term begins July 1st


Service and Fundraising Activities• Service Activities

Cottage at Austinmer was commissioned in the 1960s for the purpose of providing short term emergency accommodation for families in need and to provide a holiday opportunity for families in need

• Fundraising Activities Weekly raffle at Ryan’s Hotel – roster of club members Annual Seaside and Arts Festival – a project of the Lions Club

organised by a Committee comprising Lions Club and local community members

Cottage at Austinmer


Community Support

• Every year the club makes donations to: Lions Projects – local and national Local, State and Nationwide charities Local individuals and families in need

• The proceeds of the Seaside and Arts Festival are

donated to major local projects/community service organisations and/or to local families or individuals in need of significant assistance


Community Support• In the year ending 30 June 2013 the club made the

following donations: Lions Projects and Foundations $8,272 Local Organisations and Individuals $6,230 State and National Organisations $2,400

◦ $16,902 Festival Beneficiaries $20,683

◦ TOTAL $37,585 In the last 5 years the club has donated

$190,180 to these 4 groups


Meetings and Functions• When: Alternate Tuesdays at 6.30pm• Where: Ryan’s Hotel Thirroul• The first meeting each month is a business meeting• The second meeting each month is a Guest Speaker

meeting• Donation reviews are conducted 6 monthly in December

and June and at other times as necessary• The Changeover Dinner is held in July• A Xmas function is held in Nov/Dec• The District Governor or a Vice District Governor makes

an annual club visit


Dues and Budgets• Total Dues (per member pa)

International: US$43 (excl Life Members) District and Multiple District: AU$62.02 Insurances/Indemnities/MD Funds: AU$56.14

• Lump sum pa Insurance, District Projects: AU$ 577.00

• Club dues: $80

• Activities Budget (2012/13) In: $36,928Exp: $35,056

• Administrative Budget (2012/13)In: $6,101Exp: $6,197


How We Communicate• Meeting minutes are emailed out

• A club bulletin is produced fortnightly

• Web site http://austinmer-thirroul.nsw.lions.org.au/

• Email notes as required

http://austinmer-thirroul.nsw.lions.org.au/

District and Multiple District


Organizational Structure• Worldwide there are 750 districts with 35 or more clubs

and at least 1,250 members in each district. Each district has a district governor

• Multiple districts are formed by two or more districts within a territory.

• Our Multiple District: MD201 Council of Governors

○ Council Chair: ○ District Governors: 19 Districts○ Executive Officer:

• Our District: 201N2 District Governor 2014-15: Lorraine Mairinger


MAP OF MULTIPLE DISTRICT 201


District 201N2• The MD201 N2 Lions District encompasses South-east

New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory• 64 Clubs, 1639 members• 8 Leo Clubs, 231 members• 6 Lioness Clubs,105 members

oSouth-west suburbs of Sydney, Southern HighlandsoGoulburn, Yass and Bowning areasoCanberra area, Monaro & Snowy MountainsoFar South Coast, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaveno Illawarra area


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

• The District convention this year will be hosted by the Lions Club of Cabramatta Cabra-Vale Inc. and will be held at Cabramatta in October 2014

• The 2015 convention will be sponsored by the Lions Club of Wollongong


How the District and Multiple District Communicate• District Communication

Zone meetings quarterly Newsletter District Newsletter via email Emails District Club Liaison Officer Web http://201n2.lions.org.au/

• Multiple District Communication Magazine “LION Australia Papua New Guinea” Lions Directory is published annually – lists all clubs and office

bearers Web http://lionsclubs.org.au/

http://201n2.lions.org.au/http://lionsclubs.org.au/


Australian Lions Foundation (ALF) • Formed in1981• The Australian Lions Foundation was formed by Lions

with the sole purpose of assisting people in time of need.• Provides financial assistance and support in cases of

national disaster, emergency and community welfare projects and encouraging international understanding and cooperation by relief projects in developing countries.

• ALF also makes grants on a $ for $ basis up to $15,000 to a club to assist in funding community based welfare projects.

Lions Clubs International


History


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 either side of the circle is the profile of a Lion’s head, one looking back upon a proud past and the other looking optimistically toward the future.


Organizational Structure• International officers implement policy and serve as

inspirational leaders of the world’s Lions. International President: First Vice President: Second Vice President: Immediate Past President/LCIF Chairperson:

• The International Board of Directors is the governing body of the association. 34 members and 8 board appointees

• The International Constitution and By-Laws govern the operations of the association and establish the rules by which the association is to function.


Lions Clubs International Organisation Chart


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

Communication


Leadership• LCI provides training and development opportunities for

Lions. The Global Leadership Team (GLT) is the driving force behind these programs, including: Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes Faculty Development Institutes Regional Lions Leadership Institutes District Governors-Elect Seminar Multiple District Leadership Development Finding GLT District Funding Support Program Webinars Lions Learning Center


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.


International Convention• Convention brings together thousands of Lions from

around the world for a week of business, education, celebration and fellowship.

2013: Hamburg, Germany2014: Toronto, Canada. 2015: Honolulu, USA. 2016: Fukuoka, Japan. 2017: Chicago, Illinois, USA. LCI returns to Chicago to celebrating its 100th Anniversary!


Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)• Aims: Restoring sight, disaster relief,

supporting youth and humanitarian needs• Formed in 1968 US$826M total spend• LCIF grants an average of US$30M annually. It provides

clubs with the means to build schools, health clinics, vocational rehabilitation, training centers and other projects.

• LCIF SightFirst Targets the leading causes of preventable blindness which affects millions of people worldwide. Since1990, Lions have raised over US$415 million for SightFirst, LCIF the world's largest blindness prevention organization.


Communications• LION Magazine• E-mail Messages• Web site• Social Networking

Facebook○ www.facebook.com/lionsclubs

Twitter○ https://twitter.com/lionsclubsorg

Welcome to our Lions Club!Any Questions?

This presentation will be on the club web site or a copy can be emailed



New Member OrientationNew Member Orientation SummaryWho Lions AreSlide 4MembershipLions in AustraliaLions Club of Austinmer/ThirroulHistoryClub Organisational ChartClub Officers 2014-2015Club Officers cont.Slide 12ElectionsService and Fundraising ActivitiesCommunity SupportSlide 16Meetings and FunctionsDues and BudgetsHow We CommunicateDistrict and Multiple DistrictOrganizational StructureMAP OF MULTIPLE DISTRICT 201District 201N2District ConventionHow the District and Multiple District CommunicateAustralian Lions Foundation (ALF)Lions Clubs InternationalSlide 28Name and LogoSlide 30Lions Clubs International Organisation ChartInternational HeadquartersLeadershipService ActivitiesInternational ConventionLions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)CommunicationsWelcome to our Lions Club!

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