1. International Affairs
Sadeepa Palliyaguru
Past Multiple District President

2. Outline
• International Awards
• Club Twinning
• Youth Exchange
• How to develop international affairs

3. Why
International
Affairs ?

4. Lions and Leos Are One Big
Global Family
205 Countries
45,500 Clubs

5. International Awards
• There are many awards provided by the
international
• Each club / member is entitled for these
awards
• Few clubs claim / receive these awards
• Our goal – To raise awareness about the
awards and get the Sri Lankans to receive the
awards

6. Leo of the Year
• Leo of the Year Award honors Leos who have
demonstrated superior achievement. A
multiple district council of governors
nominate one Leo each year for this gold
medallion and certificate award.
• Applications must be submitted to the Youth
Programs Department by April 1.

7. 100% Leo Club President Award
• 100% Leo Club President Award is presented by
the Leo club advisor, with approval of the
sponsoring Lions club president, to a Leo club
president who meets specific requirements
during his/her year in office.
• Award criteria categories include leadership
development, membership
extension, administration, and Leo club activities.
Certificates are mailed to Leo club advisors in
March.

8. Leo October Membership Growth
Award
• Leo October Membership Growth Award may
be presented to any Leo who recruits three or
more new members in October.
• To obtain this award, Leo club advisors must
submit a nomination form to the Youth
Programs Department by November 15.

9. Leo Award of Honor
• Leo Award of Honor recognizes a Leo member
who has achieved outstanding
accomplishments during the year and who is
nominated for the award by their fellow Leos.
• The lapel medal can be purchased from Club
Supplies.

10. Leo Completion of Service certificate
• Leo Completion of Service certificate
recognizes a Leo's service to the club and
community. The certificate may be used to
waive the US$25 international entrance fee or
the US$30 charter fee assessed when a former
Leo joins a newly formed Lions club. To obtain
a certificate, former Leos need to submit a
requisition form to the Youth Programs
Department.

11. Leo Club Advisor Outstanding Service
Award
• Leo Club Advisor Outstanding Service Award
recognizes Leo club advisors who have
demonstrated outstanding service in guiding and
developing their Leo clubs.
• A club advisor who meets specific requirements
may be awarded this certificate by the sponsoring
Lions club president. Certificates are mailed to
the presidents of Lions clubs who sponsor a Leo
club in February.

12. Leo Club Advisor Five-Year Service
Award
• Leo Club Advisor Five-Year Service Award
honors Leo club advisors who successfully
completed five years of dedicated
service. Sponsoring Lions clubs presidents
need to complete the application for this pin
and certificate. Congratulations to all the
current winners!

13. Leo Spotlight on Children Award
• Leo Spotlight on Children Award – Leo clubs
that complete a Spotlight on Children project
to help children in adverse circumstances can
apply for this banner patch award.
• Individual Leos who provide a high level of
support to a Spotlight on Children project are
eligible to receive a Certificate of Recognition.

15. Leo Lion Serving Together Award
• Leo Lion Serving Together Award– A banner
patch featuring the Leo club and Lions club
logos shall be issued to both the Leo club and
its Lions club sponsor for successful
completion of joint projects and other types
of activities supporting Leo-Lion collaboration.
Requirements for the award appear on the
application.

17. International Club Twinning Award
• International Club Twinning Award – Leo
clubs that participate in the International Club
Twinning Program are eligible to apply for a
special certificate or banner patch as
recognition of their participation.

18. Young Leaders in Service Award
• recognize young people (suggested ages 12-
18) for their community service within a 12-
month period
• 50 hours of service = Silver Seal Award
100 hours of service = Gold Seal Award

19. Leo Club Excellence Award
• Leo Club Excellence Award– All districts
(single or sub) may endorse one Leo club to
receive this prestigious award. The district Leo
club chairperson must endorse the
nomination. Submit applications to the Youth
Programs Department by August 15. Winners
will receive a banner patch and chevron in Leo
colors.

20. Reading Action Program

21. Reading Action Program
• The Reading Action Program is a call to action
for every Lions club around the world to
organize service projects and activities that
underscore the importance of reading and
address specific needs related to illiteracy
within their own community.

22. MD 306 Achieves high

23. Successful International Project

24. One Heart One Challenge

25. International Twinning
• Organizing an international Twinning program
– Twinning Directory
– Facebook
• Joint Project Ideas

31. Youth Exchange Program
• Initiated by a Lions Club
• Leos / Youth takes part in youth exchange
programs
• Typically lasts around 2 weeks
• Includes home stays / Leadership Programs

32. Going International
• Get yourself visible internationally
– Web Site
– Twinning Directory
• Explore the Available Opportunities
– Leo Zone of LCI Web Site
• Appoint a Director
• Be innovative and start a program

33. Resources
• Google
• LCI Web Site
• Facebook , Twitter
• District President / Line Officers / Director
International Relations

34. Think big.
Start small.
Begin now.

35. “Do good for people.
Do good work
Think good thoughts.
And be good to yourself.
Good things will happen.”