Module 4 Leo Club Membership 1 New Member

Module 4: Leo Club Membership 1

New Member Eligibility Potential new Leo club members should meet the following qualifications: ü Must fall within the appropriate Alpha (12 -18) or Omega (18 -30) age range ü Must possess good character ü Must be deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the sponsoring Lions club Leo Club Membership 2

Recruiting New Members Help Leos organize a new member recruitment campaign. Leos may contact: • Friends • Family members and relatives • Neighbors • Local students • Sports teammates • Members of other organizations and clubs Leos may contact the following people who may interact with potential new members: • Teachers • Coaches • Clergy • Community leaders • Family members 3

Recruiting New Members Other member recruitment ideas: • Place a recruitment announcement in a school or local newspaper. • Place Leo recruitment posters throughout the community. • Arrange a Leo information display at schools, libraries, coffee shops or community centers. • Contact young community leaders who have been previously identified by local media. • Create a Leo club website and share information about activities, meetings and service projects. Leo Club Membership 4

New Member Induction and Orientation Induction Ceremony • The Leo club advisor or an officer of the sponsoring Lions club presides over the ceremony • Extend invitations to Leo club members, sponsoring Lions club members and local community representatives • Present the Leo with new member materials and lapel pin Leo Club Membership 5

Application Form for Leo Club Membership 6

Parental Consent for Alpha Leos Leo Club Membership 7

Reporting New Members • Only possible through My. LCI • Writable access for: § § Leo club advisors Leo club presidents Leo club secretaries Sponsoring Lions club president & secretary • Resources available through My. LCI: § Leo membership cards § Leo membership certificates § Leo New Member Guide Leo Club Membership 8

Reporting New Members Under Age 18 Leo Club Membership 9

LCI Privacy Policy Personal information collected by LCI is used solely for operational activities relating to: § Dues and other billings § Distribution of information/updates § Support of membership growth, extension and retention programs § Convention and meeting planning § Furtherance of Public Relations activities § Support of LCIF and other adopted service programs § Special advertising and other purposes as determined by the International Board of Directors Leo Club Membership 10

Member Satisfaction and Retention Encourage inclusion and involvement • Acknowledge, recognize, and reward members • Maintain age balance • Gather feedback from club members • Keep members informed of projects and activities • Plan social events to bring members closer together • Integrate new members on teams with long-term members • Promote leadership opportunities Leo Club Membership 11

Best Practices for Retention COMMON REASONS FOR LEAVING HOW TO PREVENT IT Disorganized Club Leadership Leo club officers should seek advice from the Leo club advisor, sponsoring Lions club, Leo district officers and district Leo club chairperson. The sponsoring Lions club or Leo district leaders can provide additional leadership training for club officers. Inadequate Orientation Leo club officers should provide a thorough orientation for new members and conduct an impressive induction ceremony. Social Cliques Leo club officers should combine new and old members to serve on committees. Lack of Recognition Leo club officers should praise members and present awards whenever appropriate. Lack of Club Membership Leo club officers can meet with the Leo club advisor and district Leo club chairperson to discuss suggestions for growth and development, including new ways to promote the Leo club and to attract new members. Lack of Important Activities Leo club officers can form a committee to study local needs. Lack of Interest in a Club Project Leo leaders can consider altering or adding projects using ideas from Leo members. Leo Club Membership 12

Leo Member Recruitment: Group Activity Develop a recruitment strategy to bring new members into your Leo club. Ø Ø Who will you invite to join your club? What resources, tools or methods will you use? Where will you post or distribute information? How will you spread awareness and target potential Leos? Leo Club Membership 13