This document outlines a blueprint for creating a stronger Lions club with dimensions focused on club operations, service, leadership development, and membership. It recommends clubs assess their current status, establish goals, and develop a blueprint. Key elements of a successful club include conducting meaningful service projects, achieving membership growth and involving new members, effective communication, meaningful meetings, leadership training, and being in good standing. The overall aim is to provide a roadmap to strengthen the club and increase value for both the community and members.

1. Blueprint for a
STRONGER
CLUB
A Amarnath Rao
FDI Graduate
GMT District Coordinator

2. Blueprint for a STRONGER CLUB
Blueprint for a stronger club provides a road
map to achieve greater levels of value in
terms of the community and in terms of
member satisfaction.

3. Core dimensions for a Stronger
Club
 Club operations
 Service
 Leadership development
 Membership

4. Core dimensions for a Stronger Club
Club Operations
 Club Meetings
 Decision Making
 Club Gatherings & Events
 Attendance & Participation
 Financial Obligations
 Code of Ethics

5. Core dimensions for a Stronger Club
Service
 Relevant to community needs
 Interest of the club members
 Involvement of the members
 Signature project
 Publicity to the activities

6. Core dimensions for a Stronger Club
Leadership Development
 Awareness of Leadership development opportunities
 Roles & Responsibilities of positions
 Club officers training
 Zone, Region & District meets
 Leadership opportunities to the trained members
 New member orientation
 Mentoring new members by experienced

7. Core dimensions for a Stronger Club
Membership
 Membership growth
 Reflect the changing composition of the community
 Inform the club traditions and events
 Propagation through Social media
 Meaningful Inductions
 Recognitions

8. Steps for a Stronger Club
 Assessment
 Establish Goals
 Develop Blueprint for a Stronger Club

9. ASSESS
• Club Health Assessment
• Club and Community Needs Assessment
• Lions Code of Ethics
• Marketing Communication Guide
• Your Club Your Way!
• The Service Journey
• LCI Website
• Leadership Resource Center
ESTABLISH GOALS
• Goal Setting Course
• Goal Statement Form
• Club Excellence Award
DEVELOP YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR A
STRONGER CLUB
• Planning Process Worksheet
• Action Plan Worksheet
• Club Quality Initiative
Lions Clubs International offers a variety of recourses and
tools to assist you as you ASSESS your club’s status,
ESTABLISH GOALS, and DEVELOP YOUR CLUB
BLUEPRINT FOR A STRONGER CLUB

10. Six Elements of a Successful Club
• The club members have conducted services projects that are
meaningful to them.
• The club has achieved a net growth in membership and
involves new members in meaningful activities quickly.
• The club communicates effectively with the members and
the public.
• Meetings are held regularly and are meaningful and
positive.
• Club Officers participate in zone and district leadership
training.
• The club is in good standing and reports regularly.

11. Make yourself Stronger
Make your Club Stronger
Make the Organization Stronger
All the Best
A Amarnath Rao
GMT District Coordinator