This document provides guidance and information for the role of a region chairperson (RC) in Lions Clubs International. It outlines the key responsibilities of an RC, which include promoting the district governor's program priorities, strengthening weak clubs, and achieving membership growth. An RC must attend regular meetings and trainings. Their main duties are to serve as a link between the district leadership and zone clubs and to support zone chairpersons and district officers. The document also discusses important qualities for an RC, such as loyalty and communication skills, and provides tips for effective time management in the role.

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2. Previous positions prepared you.
More is expected now.
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OPPORTUNITY
to serve, to lead, to influence

3. Are You Prepared?
. . . mentally
. . . physically
. . . professionally
. . . financially
. . . socially
. . . communicatively
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What does each one of them mean to you?

4. My Role Model RC
Who?
Why?
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Describe one past RC and one quality you liked.

5. You Need . . . .
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Arrogance
Good reputation
Tact
Knowledge
Commonsense
Which one quality should an RC not have?

7. Loyalty to DG in word and deed
Dedication to objects of lionism
Support to ZCs/DCs / Clubs
Motivation, Guidance, Communication
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8. Basic Duties
 to further LCI purposes
 to promote IP’s & DG’s priorities
 to be a vital link
 to strengthen weak clubs
 to support ZCs & district officers
 to achieve membership growth
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Attend meetings
Attend conventions
Organize district convention
Coordinate equipment
Motivate club officers
Which one is the primary responsibility of an RC?

10. Some Other Duties
 help clubs adopt a Club Constitution
 visit a regular meeting of each club
 visit a BOD meeting of each club
 promote attendance at conventions
 additional assignments given by DG
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Organize periodic PST meetings
Compliment clubs on their successes
Send club status reports to District Governor
Communicate once every 3 months
Respond to emails or calls within 24 hours
Which one answer is bad advice for an RC?

12. Immediate Priorities
 PU 101s
 Familiarization with PSTs
 Leadership Workshop for PSTs
 Coordination with ZCs
 Directory information
 District Cabinet Installation
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Know your PSTs
Identify weak clubs, if any
Fix up venue for region conference
PU 101s
Organize a PST schooling
Which one of the following is not an immediate priority?

14. You Need to Attend ….
 Inner Cabinet Meetings
 Cabinet Meetings
 District Installation
 Club Installations
 DG’s Official Visits
 Club Charter Nites
 District Convention etc
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Charter nite of a club in his region
Region Conference of a fellow region chairman
International Board meetings
Multiple Council meetings
District cabinet meetings
Which two of the following does an RC not attend?

16. Organize …..
 PST Schooling
 Leadership Workshops
 Periodic Meetings of PSTs
 Region Conference
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Meeting of the club officers within the region
Meeting of the district cabinet
Region conference
Leadership workshops for club officers
Indoctrination meetings for new members
Which one of the following does an RC not organize?

18. Promote……
 DG’s Programme
 Membership Growth
 Membership Retention
 New Club Extension
 Calendar of Events
 Indoctrination
 LCIF
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19.  Club Visitation Reports
 Club Health & Status Reports at
 Inner Cabinet meetings
 Cabinet meetings
 Club Statistics Records
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Region Report as on September 14, 2011
Zone Club Name MMR
1st
July
30th
Sept
Net
Growth
Dist
Dir
Diff
Dist
Dues
Intl
Dues
DG Off
Visit
ZC I
Club 1 04.10 44 44 0 46 -2 4325 12972 19/12
Club 2 NR 20 16 -4 20 0 12000 21540 -
Club 3 NEW 0 23 23 - - 0 0 -
Club 4 01.10
ZC II
Club 5 02.10
Club 6 NR
Club 7 NR
Club 8 01.10
ZC III
Club 9 30.09
Club 10 05.10
Club 11 03.10
Club 12 05.10
Total 9 311 497 186 502 5 3 5 5

21. 1. Poor Attendance
2. Members Leaving
3. No New Members
4. Lack of Enthusiasm/Pride
5. Payment Defaults
6. MM Report Defaults
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22. 1. A Major Service Activity
2. A Major Fund Raising Project
3. Good Public Relations
4. Interesting Meetings
5. Team Spirit
6. Membership Development Plans
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23. 1. Lions Website
2. Constitutions & Bye Laws
3. Past Region Chairpersons
4. Senior Lions & District Officers
5. The Lion Magazine
6. Webinars
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26. Mail
 Check early
 Act promptly
 Every mail deserves attention
 Every mail deserves answer
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27. Punctuality
 Meetings
 Projects
 Reports
 With the clock &
calendar
 Set example
 Manage time
effectively
 Indifferent beginning
to rewarding results
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28. Limits of your Authority
CEO OF THE REGION
Subject to the Supervision and
Direction of the DG
Recognize the Supremacy of the
individual Club
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29. Your Rewards
 Legacy as Region Chairperson
 Satisfaction of accomplishment
 Leadership experience
 Enhanced skills
 Awards/Recognitions
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Form two groups
Group 1 – Prepare a Suggested
Program for your PST Training
Workshop
Group 2 – Prepare a checklist for
your PST Training Workshop

32.  Fellowship (Breakfast/High Tea)
 Inviting Dignitaries to Dais
 Calling Workshop to Order –
Region Chairperson
 Flag Invocation
 Code of Ethics
 Opening Remarks – Region
Chairperson
 Self Introduction
 Inauguration & Address – Chief
Guest
 Leadership Skills
 Effective Communication
 Game
 Tea Break
 Role & Responsibilities –
Presidents
 Role & Responsibilities -
Secretaries
 Role & Responsibilities -
Treasurers
 Tea Break
 DG’s Programme
 Quiz
 Summing Up/Open Forum
 Awards to Best Participants
 Mementoes
 Feedback
 Vote of Thanks
 National Anthem
 Lunch/Dinner
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33. 1. Fix up Date, Venue & Caterer
2. Fix up Speakers
› President’s Role
› Secretary’s Role
› Treasurer’s Role
› Inauguration Officer
› Leadership Skills
› District Governor’s Programme
› Quiz
› Games
3. Mail
› Invitation
› Detailed Programme Sheet
4. Assign Responsibilities
› Seating & Venue Arrangements
› Flag Invocation
› Code of Ethics
› Vote of Thanks
› Introductions
5. Prepare/Procure
› Pres & Sec Kits
› Stationery
› Handouts/Literature
› Attendance Register
› Attendance Certificates
› Mementoes
› Bouquets
6. Bring to Venue
› Programme Banner
› Photographer/Camera
› Gong & Gavel
› Flag
7. Equipment
› LCD Projector
› Black/White Board
› Markers
8. Letter of Thanks to Participants &
Speakers
9. Report to District Governor/DCS
10. Report to District Bulletin/PRO
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