This document provides information about column writing, including definitions, types, structure, and requirements for being a columnist. It discusses how columns are personal writings that inform, influence, or entertain readers on various topics. The main purposes of columns are to inform, interpret, and critique or "fiscalize". A good columnist must have strong writing abilities, be knowledgeable on many topics, and think critically and logically. The document also provides tips on writing activity reports and club reports for the Lions Club, such as ensuring all required forms and reports are accurately filed on time.

1. DEFINATION, TYPES, STRUCTURE
COLUMn WRITINg
Lion Dr. CRISANTO ‘SIR CRIS’ E. AVILA, EdD, MJF
Cabinet Secretary, LY 2017-2018
Lions Club International, District 301-A2
Charter President, Cavite Educators Lions Club
Owner-Director, St. Aloysius Academy of Dasmariñas

2. What's the difference
between an editorial and
a column? !

4. • Columns are the most personal of all newspaper
writing.
• They have a very personal appeal, an authoritative
influence, and very useful contribution to make in
spreading news and opinions.
• • They’re written to inform, to influence, or to
entertain readers. • They’re high in reader-interest
for they stimulate public discussion of the day’s
affairs.

5. Round-about-school and community columns
Discussive articles Columns on various topics
, Food-for-thought Columns Feature columns
Humor columns How-to-do-it columns
Exchange Columns Critical Report Columns
Book Reviews
VARIETIES

6. The main purpose of the column is to inform,
interpret, and to a large degree, to fiscalize. •
To explain the news. The columnist has to explain
their significance and consequence by: a. Giving the
background of an event b. Determining whether a
certain event is an isolate case or part of the pattern

7. c. Pointing out how the event will affect
or not affect his readers.
d. Pooling together and assessing
comments of readers from the different
segments of society.
• To entertain the readers

9. 1. Ability to write good English or Filipino,
whichever is his medium.
2. 2. Originality, creative ability, and
imagination.
3. Writing skill, a forceful, flexible style.
4. Ability to observe keenly.
5. Clear, logical thinking.
6. Wide background.
7. Resourcefulness. 8. Have a sense of
fairness. 9. Sense of humor.

10. . A columnist..... • Informs the reader of what he may
not know • “Forms” or helps to form public opinion
when he comments with his logic, humor, or
emotion on an issue of the day. • Features news that
papers may have forgotten to report.
BE A DESERVING
COLUMNIST

11. As an interpreter, the columnist condenses the main
news into clear, logical, and effective sentences to
emphasize the meat of the story so as to form opinion.
• As a fiscalizer, the columnist acts as an arbiter. • He
gives inside information on what people do not know,
of things they are not privy to, and of secret doings that
are hidden from public viewrequires language fluency
&
distinct personality

12. correspondence, resources
pins,reports, records,
meetings, agenda, minutes, events,
dues, leadership, end of term
requires brain power, agility,
preciseness, consistency and artistry

13. MMR
MAR
REPORTS

14. th
of the month
for MMR
DEADLINE

15. Report Immediately
th
of the month
DEADLINE

16. th
of April
for PU101
DEADLINE

17. • Club Officer Report (PU101)
• Club Roster
• Annual Activity Calendar & Report
• Family Member, Charter member
• Transfer member
• Governor’s Visitation (oral)
• Club Excellence
OTHER reports:

18. Explore. Don’t loose your way!!!
My LCI features
Click and it is there!

19. Add on December and June .

20. How to report an activity in
MyLCI?
1. Input the month and the date
2. Category
3. Title of the Activity
4. Short Write up
5. Number of Lions, Lions Hour, recipients
6. amount raised and donated
7. Upload two different photos
8. Submit

21. How to write a short write-up
for ACTIVITY REPORT?
5Ws
1H
Who, What, When, Where, Why
How , Impact
The Club, Cavite Educators Lions Club donated 5 sets of Desktop Computer
that goes with 36 inches TV monitor for 5 sections of Grade 7 at Sta. Elena
High School, Sta. Elena Camarines Sur, June 15, 2018 which aims to
improve teaching-learning process in the classroom.
The said learning technologies amounting to P200,000 were raised from a
raffle promo and donations from 2 twin clubs in Korea, the Cheung Jo and
Chang Kho Lions Clubs. With this, these 5 grade 7 rooms became the first IT
based learning center in Bicol Region.

22. HOW TO COMPUTE FOR THE LIONS HOUR?
Number of Lions Number of Hours
LIONS HOUR
=
X

23. USE ACTION PHOTOS
in Lions Vest
Technical Value & Editorial Value

24. REMEMBER:
Be familiar wit the following publications:
Club Officer Manual
Standard Form LC Club CBL (LA-2)
Standard District LC CBL (LA-4)
International CBL (LA-1)

25. REMEMBER:
Remain organized
Send reports promptly and accurately
Keep accurate minutes and attendance
records
Issue meeting notices
Prepare for and attend zone meetings
Share information with the club
Order member pins and kits
for new members
Ensure all reports have been filed

26. Be the best CLUB SECRETARY OF THE
WORLD!
CHALLENGE: