2. Welcome to the Dumas Noon Lions Club OUR MOTTO “WE SERVE”
3. Fast facts First club started in 1917: Chicago, Illinois World's largest service club association 1.4 million men and women members More than 44,600 clubs Clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. What is a Lion?
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6. Our Club Officers President: Tom Ferguson 2011 Head Wrangler: Alexa Maples 2 nd Vice-President: Milton Pax 3 rd Vice-President: Jerry Galloway Secretary: Judy Watson Treasurer: James Allen Immediate Past President: James Mahaffey Past District Governor: Mike Milligan Paid Bookkeeper: Jimmy Payne Texas Lions Camp Club Coordinator : Deana Houlette
7. Our Club Committee Officers Kirk Pope - Mark Stroebel One Year Directors: Jackie Wiswell Public Relations Chair: Grace Pierson – Billy Bob Brazell Retention Chair: Dr. David Bonner - Lorie Shafer Membership Chairs: Rowdy Rhoades Bar-B-Q Chair: Wayne Christie – Angie West – Wanda Brooks Car Show Coordinators: Wayne Edwards - Bart Templeton Two Year Directors:
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10. Our Club’s Activities Club Fellowship Activities 1. Family Style Meals every Thursday at Noon 2. Holiday party 3. Committee work 4. Coat and Shoe Shopping every November 5. District meetings four times a year Club Fund-raising Activities 1. Dogie Days 2. Pancake Suppers 3. Car Show Do you have an idea for a fund-raiser?
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13. Organizational Structure Our club is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of the Club Officers, four Directors, Lion Tamers, Tail Twisters, Membership Committee, Retention Chair, PR Chair, B-B-Q Chair Car Show Coordinators and Texas Lions Camp Club Coordinator Our club is 1 of 52 clubs in District 2-T1 Our District Governor is Don Weeks who is a member of the Amarillo Downtown Club in Amarillo Our District holds an annual convention each April in the Panhandle area. Our club is a member of Lions International , a worldwide organization. Our International convention is held each July in various locations around the world.
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Editor's Notes
A thorough orientation is an important member retention tool. The facilitator should save this presentation electronically, make changes to the slides to fill-in-the-blanks or tailor the slides to meet the club’s needs and save it again electronically. If additional slides need to be added, please maintain the integrity by using the “Insert New Slide” function. These notes pages (Instructor’s Guide) are for the facilitator’s use only. Equipment/Supplies: Instructor’s Guide (the PowerPoint notes pages) Laptop Computer PowerPoint file LCD projector (if large group) Handout of slides for participants DVD of Public Service Announcements (along with DVD player and speakers for sound) Set up and test any electronic support in advance of the presentation Distribute Participant Handouts (copies of the slides—handout version)
CUSTOMIZE SLIDE WITH NAME OF CLUB “ Welcome. We’re glad you joined our club.”
“Lions International has an impressive history. While our club directly impacts our community, there are more than 44,600 clubs worldwide doing the same. Together, our efforts are changing the world we live in. Our organizational impact includes:
“But the club is the basic unit of Lions. Everything we do starts with the club. We are developing leaders in community through our club. Our community service takes place through our club. The fellowship we enjoy begins in our club.”
“Our club is 80 years old.” (INSERT HISTRORY OF CLUB) (INSERT DESCRIPTION OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP) “Our meetings are held…” (INSERT MEETING INFORMATION AND PROVIDE DESCRIPTION OF MEETINGS)
(Explain that officers change with each administrative year, which begins July 1. ) The new president has already done the biggest job in the club when they are Head Wrangler. Explain a little about Head Wrangler but discuss Dogie Days more later.
“Our club does much of its work through committees. These committees provide opportunities for participation and leadership.” (Describe what each committee does. Encourage new members to find a committee that is of interest to them and encourage them to participate.)
Committees provide opportunities for participation and leadership. Hint: You might change this slide to reflect all of the club’s committees and their current leaders. These are the standard committees listed in the bylaws—larger clubs may have more so everyone can be active; some small clubs combine or prioritize these committees. The focus should not be on the number or name of the committees, but rather on the work the club needs/wants to accomplish. Describe what each committee does. Club committees are where the work gets done and relationships are forged. Encourage new members to find a committee that is of interest to them and encourage them to participate.
(DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER)
(SET A REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF WHAT’S BEING ASKED OF THE NEW MEMBER.)
(PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS STRUCTURE.
“In the United States, Lions clubs are classified as 501c (4) and dues/donations are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Some clubs have 501c (3) foundations that can accept tax deductible contributions. “ International has a foundation that is such. (Briefly describe the finances of the club and share whether or not the club has a foundation.)
Dogie Days is the biggest fund raiser for a club our size.
We want to help you be successful as a Lion. Let us know how we can help. More information is on our website at www.dumasnoonlions.com