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Lions Clubs International HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

1917 Melvin Jones establishes the Association of Lions Clubs

“You can’t get very far until you start doing something for someone else. ” - Melvin Jones

1920 First club chartered in Canada

1925 Lions become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”

1930 White canes introduced as a symbol of the blind

1954 “We Serve” established as official motto of LCI

1957 First Leo club chartered in Pennsylvania, USA

1968 Lions Clubs International Foundation established

1973 Melvin Jones Fellowship created

1987 Women become LIONS

1989 First International Peace Poster Contest 1989 winner

2005 Campaign Sight. First II is launched

2008 Lions in China provide earthquake relief

2010 Lions provide earthquake relief in Haiti

ORGANIZATI ON • Member • Club • Zone • Region • District • Multiple District • International Board of Directors • International Headquarters

ORGANIZATIO N Member

ORGANIZATIO N Clubs

Club Structure • Club President • Immediate Past President • Vice Presidents • Secretary/Treasurer • Membership Director • Other elected chairpersons • Lion Tamer • Tail Twister

CLUB PRESIDENT Responsibilities • Chief executive officer of club • Calls club and board meetings • Conducts club meetings • Appoints standing/special committees • Active member of district governor’s advisory committee

CLUB PRESIDENT Challenges • Conduct efficient and enjoyable meetings • Keep members involved • Inspire members to achieve level of excellence

ORGANIZATIO N Zone

ORGANIZATIO N Region

ORGANIZATIO N District

DISTRICT STRUCTURE • • District Governor Immediate Past District Governor First Vice District Governor Second Vice District Governor Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer Region & Zone Chairpersons District Committee Chairpersons

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Responsibilities • Administer membership growth/new club development • Promote club/district leadership development • Protect association’s registered trademarks • Promote LCIF and service activities of LCI • Preside over cabinet, convention, other district meetings

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Responsibilities (cont. ) • Ensure clubs function according to Constitution & By-Laws • Monitor club payments and district finances • Promote harmony among clubs • Supervise cabinet officers/district appointees • Perform functions required by the International Board of Directors, District Governor Team Manual, etc.

First Vice District Governor • • • Perform duties assigned by district governor, International Board of Directors Conduct meetings in absence of district governor Visit clubs as representative of district governor Ensure clubs are active and strong Assist district committees with strategic plans, goal-setting

Second Vice District Governor Perform duties assigned by district governor, International Board of Directors Conduct meetings in absence of district governor, first vice district governor Assist district governor, first vice district governor in budget planning Visit clubs as representative of district governor Assist district committees with strategic plans and goal-setting Review health and status of clubs

ORGANIZATIO N Multiple District

ORGANIZATIO N International Board of Directors

• • INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Immediate Past President First Vice President Second Vice President International Directors Board Appointees Administrative Officers: Executive Director, Treasurer, Secretary

Constitutional Areas United States of America, its affiliates, Bermuda & the Bahamas Canada South America, Central America, Mexico & Islands of the Caribbean Sea

South Asia, Africa and the Middle East Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia & Islands of the South Pacific Ocean Europe The Orient and Southeast Asia

ORGANIZATIO International N Headquarters

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CLUB SUPPLIES AND DISTRIBUTION CONVENTION EXTENSION AND MEMBERSHIP DISTRICT AND CLUB ADMINISTRATION FINANCE SERVICE ACTIVITIES LEGAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LCIF LEADERSHIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

We Serve

Adopted Service Programs

Community Services Environmental Services Health and Wellness Disaster Preparedness/ Relief Lions Opportunities for International Youth Relations Lions Services for Children

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